Legal Studies
About This Programme
Law, legal theory and justice from a global, interdisciplinary perspective.
Course Highlights
- Law in the liberal-arts tradition (not a professional law degree)
- A London Track studying common law at NYU London
- Alumni to Harvard, Yale, NYU, Cornell and Oxford law schools
What You'll Study
Studied full-time over four years on the Saadiyat Island campus, combining the NYUAD Core Curriculum, major coursework and electives, up to two semesters of Study Away across NYU's global network, and a required senior Capstone.
Required Courses
Foundations in law, method and ethics, responding to the globalization of law.
- What is Law? Comparative Global Jurisprudence
- Legal Writing and Research
- Legal System and Method
- Business Law or Commercial Law
- Legal Institutions or Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Electives and London Track
Four Legal Studies electives; an optional London Track adds common-law courses at NYU London.
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Torts
- Property Law
- Equity and Trusts
- European Union Law
Senior Capstone
A capstone seminar and project.
- Capstone Seminar and Project
Careers
Provides a firm foundation for J.D., LL.M. and other advanced law degrees; alumni have been admitted to Harvard Law, Yale Law, NYU Law, Cornell Law, Oxford and UCL. It also prepares government officials, entrepreneurs, advocates, diplomats, corporate executives and NGO leaders.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Law
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
On campus
Tuition Fee
AED 251,838/yr
USD 68,574 as published, converted at the pegged rate of 3.6725
Apply through the Common Application. NYU Abu Dhabi awards need-based institutional grants, with need calculated from the CSS Profile. Published tuition is USD 68,574 per year (2026-27), the same for every undergraduate major; most students pay less through need-based aid.