Program Mission
To graduate outstanding law professionals equipped with the essential ethical values, knowledge and skills in Saudi, Shari’ah and international law.
Why choose the Law Program in Dar Al-Hekma University?
The Bachelor of Law (BLaw) program at Dar Al-Hekma University is the first law program for women in Saudi Arabia that has a dual language curriculum in law. Since its inception in 2007, the program has been offering courses in general law and Sharia law, in both English and Arabic.
In addition, the BLaw program is the first program in the Kingdom's West region that teaches international law. Combining theory and skills courses, the legal studies curriculum enables students to learn Saudi law, Sharia law, and international law. Students also learn legal drafting in both Arabic and English. After completing the required core curriculum, students have the opportunity to choose elective courses that complement and meet their individual interests and career goals.
Dar Al-Hekma Law students consistently perform well at the international level. For example, the BLaw program is the only law school that has represented the Kingdom in international arbitration competitions, and the school's team has been crowned the best in the Middle East for the past several years.
The faculty of the BLaw program have received education at esteemed universities around the world. They represent a variety of backgrounds, nationalities, and research interests, providing students with international perspectives while studying in the Kingdom.
The unique and rich environment of the University allows its female students to develop confidence and poise in making oral and written legal arguments and critical examinations.
Graduates of the BLaw program work in international law firms and pursue post-graduate studies at prestigious schools and universities around the world.
| Program | TOEFL Score
(University Level) | Required
Certificate Percentage | Qudurat
Test Score | Other Admission
Requirements |
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| Bachelor of Law | 510 | A minimum High-School Percentage of 80% | 65% | Arabic Language Proficiency
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the essential theoretical, conceptual, and practical features of the Islamic, international, and Saudi legal systems.
* Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the basic theory, principles, and conceptual framework of core legal subjects.
* Undertake research on legal issues.
* Critically assess the merits of particular arguments, make a reasoned choice between alternative solutions or arguments, and present persuasive conclusions.
* Structure and communicate ideas and arguments orally and in writing.
* Demonstrate the ability to use online legal databases.
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Year One |
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Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| LGLS 1301 | Introduction to Law | 3 | LGLS 1202 | Math for Lawyers | 2 |
| SHAL 1302 | Introduction to
Islamic Shari'ah | 3 | COMM 1301 | Communication Skills I | 3 |
| ARAB XXXX | Arabic | 3 | ARAB XXXX | Arabic | 3 |
| ICTC 1301 | Information
Communication
Technology | 3 | CIVL 1301 | Sources of Voluntary
Obligations | 3 |
| LOGC 1201 | Logic and Problem
Solving | 2 | SHAL 1301 | Personal Status
Law | 3 |
| COML 1301 | Commercial Law | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
17 |
Total Credit Hours |
14 |
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Year Two |
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Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| LGLS 2201 | Research Methodology | 2 | CRIM 2305 | Criminal Law 2 |
| ISLS XXXX | Islamic | 3 | COMM 1302 | Communication Skills II | 3 |
| EMOI 1201 | Emotional Intelligence | 2 | ISLS XXXX | Islamic | 3 |
| ARTS XXXX | Arts and Design | 2 | CIVL 2302 | Consequences of Obligations | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | Required General Elective | 3 | CIVL 2203 | Evidence | 2 |
| CRIM 2304 | Criminal Law 1 | 3 | XXXX XXXX | Major Elective | 3 |
| SHAL 2201 | Inheritance | 2 |
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Total Credit Hours |
17 |
Total Credit Hours |
14 |
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Year Three |
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Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| LGLS 3201 | Legal Drafting (English) | 2 | ADMN 3301 | Administrative Law | 3 |
| CIVL 3301 | Property Law | 3 | LGLS 3203 | Legal Drafting (Arabic) | 2 |
| CIVL 3302 | Labor Law | 3 | COML 3203 | Arbitration Legal System | 2 |
| LGLS 3202 | Legal Profession Ethics | 2 | COML 3204 | Islamic Banking and Finance Law | 2 |
| XXXX XXXX | Free Elective | 3 | BBBF 1101 | Basic Body and Brain Fitness | 1 |
| XXXX XXXX | Major Elective | 3 | XXXX XXXX | Required General Elective | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | Major Elective | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
17 |
Total Credit Hours |
14 |
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Year Four |
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Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| COML 4301 | Intellectual Property | 3 | INTL 4202 | Private International Law | 2 |
| CIVL 4301 | Advocacy Law | 3 | COML 4302 | Corporate Law | 3 |
| INTL 4201 | Public International Law | 2 | CIVL 4302 | Execution of Judgment
Procedures | 3 |
| SHAL 4303 | Principles of Islamic jurisprudence | 3 | ISLS XXXX | Islamic | 2 |
| XXXX XXXX | Free Elective | 3 | ENTR 3301 | Entrepreneurship and
Design Thinking | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | Major Elective | 3 | XXXX XXXX | Major Elective | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
17 |
Total Credit Hours |
16 |
Students graduating from the program can have:- Careers as a Lawyer at local firm in Saudi Arabia.
- Careers as a Lawyer at international firm in Saudi Arabia or abroad.
- Careers as an In-house lawyer or legal advisor at public or private business or other organization.
- Careers as a Ministry employee.
- Careers as a Civil Servant.
- Careers as an Analyst for Intergovernmental Organization.
- Careers as a Political Appointee.
- Careers as a University Professor (following graduate studies).
