College of Law Undergraduate Dual Degree

Bachelor of Law – LLB

4 years
129 hours Credit Hours
English
September 2026

Overview

The Dual Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme in Dubai enables students to earn two separate law degrees upon graduation: a UAE Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Dubai and a UK Bachelor of Laws (LLB) awarded by the University of London. This four-year, full-time Dual LLB programme is delivered entirely in English at the University of Dubai campus, with no requirement to travel to or study in the United Kingdom. Students gain comprehensive knowledge of both the UAE Civil Law system and the UK Common Law system, providing them with a strong foundation for careers in the UAE, the wider region and international legal environments. The 129-credit programme includes lectures, tutorials, assessments, legal research, academic materials and moot court exercises, all conducted in English. Structured in alignment with UAE Ministry of Education requirements and University of London academic standards, the programme offers a distinctive legal education for students seeking both a UAE law degree and a UK law degree while studying entirely in Dubai.

Admission Requirements

 
English Other
 IELTS with an overall band score of 6.5, or TOEFL with a score of 109 High school score 70% or above in Math

Who Is This Program For?

The Bachelor of Law (LLB) program is typically designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the legal field and have a passion for law and justice. The program is generally suited for:
  1. Aspiring Lawyers: The LLB program is ideal for students who aspire to become lawyers, legal practitioners, or advocates, and wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, concepts, and skills required for the legal profession.
  2. Law Enthusiasts: The LLB program is suitable for students who have a genuine interest in law, enjoy analyzing and interpreting legal texts, and are keen on exploring the intricacies of the legal system.
  3. Critical Thinkers: The LLB program is well-suited for students who have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, as legal studies require a systematic approach to problem-solving, logical reasoning, and legal research.
  4. Research-oriented Students: The LLB program is suitable for students who enjoy conducting in-depth research, analyzing legal cases and precedents, and have an aptitude for legal writing and analysis.
  5. Advocates of Justice: The LLB program is ideal for students who have a strong sense of justice, are interested in advocating for the rights of others, and wish to make a positive impact on society through the legal profession.
  6. Future Legal Professionals: The LLB program is designed for students who are committed to a career in the legal field, including areas such as corporate law, criminal law, human rights law, environmental law, and more.
  7. Career Changers: The LLB program may also be suitable for individuals who wish to change their career path and pursue a legal profession, leveraging their prior experience and skills in a different field.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Dual Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme can pursue a wide range of legal career opportunities in the UAE, the Gulf region and international markets, including:
  • Corporate Lawyer in regional or multinational law firms.
  • Legal Consultant advising government entities and private-sector organisations.
  • In-house Legal Counsel within corporations, financial institutions and international companies.
  • Government Legal Advisor in ministries, regulatory authorities and public-sector entities.
  • Compliance Officer in regulated sectors such as finance, real estate, technology and international trade.
  • Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Specialist, including opportunities connected to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
  • Solicitor in England and Wales through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) pathway, subject to meeting the applicable Solicitors Regulation Authority requirements.
  • Barrister in England and Wales, subject to completing the academic and vocational requirements established by the Bar Standards Board.
  • Postgraduate Legal Studies in the UAE, the United Kingdom and other international destinations, subject to the admission and recognition requirements of each institution or jurisdiction.
Combining a UAE Bachelor of Laws from the University of Dubai with a UK Bachelor of Laws from the University of London provides graduates with a distinctive legal education and prepares them for diverse, competitive and resilient career pathways.

Estimated Salary Range

Estimated Salary Range

  • Legal Intern: Paid legal internships in the UAE typically offer approximately AED 2,000–4,000 per month. Some internships may be unpaid, while selected international law firms may offer significantly higher compensation.
  • Entry-Level Legal Professional: Legal assistants, paralegals and trainee lawyers may earn approximately AED 5,000–10,000 per month.
  • Junior Legal Counsel: Junior legal counsel roles may offer approximately AED 11,000–21,000 per month, depending on experience, professional qualifications, employer and area of specialisation.
  • Experienced Legal Professional: Salaries can increase considerably with professional qualification, experience, specialisation and progression into senior legal or partnership roles.
Salary figures are indicative estimates based on current UAE market data and may vary according to the role, employer, experience and market conditions.

Study Plan

Key:

* UD = University of Dubai, College of Law

** UL = University of London.

Courses with pre-requisites on UAE Law Program

  • Legal Foundations and Writing: this course must be completed before taking any other course on the UAE law program.
  • Crimes Against Property, Persons and Cybercrime: must first complete Criminal Law (General).
  • Sources of Obligations II: must first complete Sources of Obligations I.
  • Islamic Family Law II: must first complete Islamic Family Law I.
  • Moot: must first complete Civil Procedures and Execution Law.
  • Rules of Obligations: must first complete Sources of Obligations I and II.

Courses with pre-requisites on UK Law Program

  • Legal Systems & Methods (LSM): this course must be completed before taking any other course on the UK law program.
Year 1: (36 Credit Hours)
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Year 2: (36 Credit Hours)
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Year 3: (30 Credit Hours)
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Year 4: (24 Credit Hours)
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Year 1: (36 Credit Hours)
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Equivalent Courses
UDLLB 108 Introduction to Law and Legal Systems UDLLB 101 Legal Foundations and Writing
ENGL 105 English II
UDLLB100 Introduction to Islamic Law
GEST 100 Emirati Studies
GSUS 200 Sustainability
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Semester 2
Course Code Course Title
GIEC 105 Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Career Exploration
GCRT 200 Critical and Creative Thinking
UDLLB 110 Constitutional Law UDLLB 102 Constitutional Law
UDLLB 115 Public International Law UDLLB 103 Public International Law
UDLLB 120 UAE Criminal Law (General) UDLLB 105 UAE Criminal Law
UDLLB 125 Islamic Family Law UDLLB 404 Islamic Family Law
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Summer 1
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB 130 UAE Administrative Law
UDLLB 135 UAE Criminal Law (Specific)
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Year 2: (36 Credit Hours)
Semester 3
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB200 Sources of Obligations
LA10311 Legal Systems & Methods I
LA10201 Public Law I LA10201 Public Law
LA10401 Contract Law I
LA10101 Criminal Law I
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Semester 4
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB 205 Rules of Obligations
LA10312 Legal Systems & Methods II
LA10202 Public Law II
LA10402 Contract Law II
LA10102 Criminal Law II
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
 
Year 3: (30 Credit Hours)
Semester 5
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB 300 Commercial Law
UDLLB 305 UAE Company Law
LA20241 EU Law I
LA20011 Tort Law I
LA30031 Property Law I
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Semester 6
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB 310 Employment Law
UDLLB 315 Legal Research and Writing Skills
LA20242 EU Law II
LA20012 Tort Law II
LA30032 Property Law II
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Year 4: (24 Credit Hours)
Semester 7
Course Code Course Title
LA30051 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory I
LA20021 Equity & Trusts I
LA32001 Dissertation I
UDLLB 400 UAE Property Law
UDLLB 405 Intellectual Property Law
UDLLB 410 Private International Law
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Semester 8
Course Code Course Title
LA30052 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory II
LA20022 Equity & Trusts II
UDLLB 415 Law of Evidence
UDLLB 420 Civil Litigation
UDLLB 425 Criminal Procedure Law
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
LA30052 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory II
LA20022 Equity & Trusts II
UDLLB 415 Law of Evidence
UDLLB 420 Civil Litigation
UDLLB 425 Criminal Procedure Law
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Summer 3
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB 430 Internship
LA32002 Dissertation 2
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits

Year 1: (36 Credit Hours)

Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Equivalent Courses
UDLLB 108 Introduction to Law and Legal Systems UDLLB 101 Legal Foundations and Writing
ENGL 105 English II
UDLLB100 Introduction to Islamic Law
GEST 100 Emirati Studies
GSUS 200 Sustainability
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Semester 2
Course Code Course Title
GIEC 105 Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Career Exploration
GCRT 200 Critical and Creative Thinking
UDLLB 110 Constitutional Law UDLLB 102 Constitutional Law
UDLLB 115 Public International Law UDLLB 103 Public International Law
UDLLB 120 UAE Criminal Law (General) UDLLB 105 UAE Criminal Law
UDLLB 125 Islamic Family Law UDLLB 404 Islamic Family Law
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Summer 1
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB 130 UAE Administrative Law
UDLLB 135 UAE Criminal Law (Specific)
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits

Year 2: (36 Credit Hours)

Semester 3
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB200 Sources of Obligations
LA10311 Legal Systems & Methods I
LA10201 Public Law I LA10201 Public Law
LA10401 Contract Law I
LA10101 Criminal Law I
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Semester 4
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB 205 Rules of Obligations
LA10312 Legal Systems & Methods II
LA10202 Public Law II
LA10402 Contract Law II
LA10102 Criminal Law II
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
 

Year 3: (30 Credit Hours)

Semester 5
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB 300 Commercial Law
UDLLB 305 UAE Company Law
LA20241 EU Law I
LA20011 Tort Law I
LA30031 Property Law I
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Semester 6
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB 310 Employment Law
UDLLB 315 Legal Research and Writing Skills
LA20242 EU Law II
LA20012 Tort Law II
LA30032 Property Law II
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits

Year 4: (24 Credit Hours)

Semester 7
Course Code Course Title
LA30051 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory I
LA20021 Equity & Trusts I
LA32001 Dissertation I
UDLLB 400 UAE Property Law
UDLLB 405 Intellectual Property Law
UDLLB 410 Private International Law
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Semester 8
Course Code Course Title
LA30052 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory II
LA20022 Equity & Trusts II
UDLLB 415 Law of Evidence
UDLLB 420 Civil Litigation
UDLLB 425 Criminal Procedure Law
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
LA30052 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory II
LA20022 Equity & Trusts II
UDLLB 415 Law of Evidence
UDLLB 420 Civil Litigation
UDLLB 425 Criminal Procedure Law
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits
Summer 3
Course Code Course Title
UDLLB 430 Internship
LA32002 Dissertation 2
Semester Credits
Accumulated Credits