Master of Legal and Judicial Studies
About This Programme
A postgraduate degree in legal and judicial studies (38 credit hours) aimed at legal professionals and those in judicial and administrative roles. Delivered in Arabic.
Course Highlights
- Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Programme courses
Required credit hours: 38. Course list as printed in the Zayed University Catalog 2025-2026, pages 108-109.
- LAW614 Studies in Penal Law
- LAW611 Criminal Procedural Law
- LAW612 Studies in Civil Procedures Law
- LAW630 Jurisprudence and Philosophy of
- LAW626 Studies in Financial and Tax
- LAW627 Studies in Labor Disputes
- LAW601 Legal Sociology
- LAW620 Expert Evidence and Scientific
- LAW642 Legal Reasoning and Argumentation
- LAW622 Cases Analysis for Judicial
Entry Requirements
A non-refundable application fee of AED 420 applies.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in legal practice, the judiciary, and corporate and government legal roles, or continue to postgraduate legal study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Zayed University holds US institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and national accreditation from the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Legal and Judicial Studies
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (2.5 for conditional admission).
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Law
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Master of Legal and Judicial Studies
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 47,994/yr
Graduate applicants apply to Zayed University Graduate Admissions with transcripts and supporting documents, and pay the AED 420 application fee.