Bachelor in Law

  • About the programme
  • Programme structure
  • Entry requirements
  • Tuition fees & scholarships
  • Career prospects

• Programme duration : 3 years
• Delivery language : French
• Degree awarded : Bachelor in Law
• Accreditation : The curriculum follows the European ECTS system and the degree is awarded by Université Paris Cité. This programme is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation and the High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCERES) in France.
• Deadline to apply : 22 August 2025

The Bachelor in Law degree is awarded by Paris Cité University in Paris and delivered by world-class academics in Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The programme is an exclusive three-year programme taught in French and provides students with a high level theoretical knowledge and methodologies. Students can pursue further studies at the Master and Doctorate levels.

The objective of the programme is to enhance understanding of modern society by studying political, sociological, historical and philosophical perspectives and therefore prepare students for rewarding careers in the law field.

Throughout this programme, students comprehensively study French private and public laws, which has served as a major source of inspiration for the establishment of several laws in different regions of the world, particularly in the Middle East.

Students are empowered with the fundamental skills to perform meticulous research. They will develop structured thought processes and 2 strong analytical tools, helping them to adopt a sound approach for reasoning. During the first two years, students study the following law disciplines: constitutional law, civil law, international relations, penal law, administrative law and business law. The third year programme focuses on intellectual property law,fundamental freedoms, labour law, European law and fiscal law.

Some courses are taught in English to strengthen linguistic skills and students are also offered language classes.

Talks and off campus visits to judiciary or administrative institutions are organised to bring students closer to the field.

The programme faculty are internationally renowned professors whose teaching methodology goes beyond the traditional forms of teaching to ensure a balanced and well-rounded learning experience. Non French speaking students can benefit from the “longer system” which allows them to complete the first year over two years. At the begining of the year, a test exam helps students choose between the regular curriculum and the “longer system”. Individual or group tutoring is available based on the strengths and weaknesses of each student.

The curriculum follows the European ECTS system and the degree is awarded by Université Paris Cité.

First Year

  • Methodology
  • General introduction to law
  • Constitutional law (1 and 2)
  • Historical introduction to Law
  • Contemporary economic and social issues (taught in English)
  • Jurisdictional institutions
  • Civil Law (family law)
  • History of institutions
  • International Relations (taught in English)
  • Administrative institutions
  • Comparative Law (taught in English)
  • UAE Judicial and Legal System (taught in English)
  • UAE Family Law (taught in English)
  • Language*
  • L1 : Legal French (for non-francophone students)

Second Year

  • Civil law of contracts
  • Administrative law (1 and 2)
  • Criminal law
  • Public finance law
  • History of criminal law
  • Political Sciences (taught in English)
  • Torts
  • Business law
  • Criminal procedure
  • International Relations
  • American government law and culture (taught in English)
  • UAE Contract Law (taught in English)
  • UAE Constitutional Law and Culture (taught in English)
  • Supervised professional project
  • Language*
  • Sports (optional)
  • L2 : Legal French (for non-francophone students)
  • L2 : European Union Institutions

Third Year

  • Administrative property law
  • International public law (1 and 2)
  • Fundamental rights law
  • Social law
  • Property civil law
  • Civil and commercial contracts law
  • Theory of Law
  • Civil procedure
  • Corporate law
  • Securities law
  • European and international protection of human rights
  • General taxation law
  • European Union law
  • Legal Clinic (optional)
  • UAE Commercial Law (optional) (taught in English – Optional)
  • Common Law (optional)
  • Sports (optional)
  • Language*
  • Language 2 – Langue vivante 2 (optional)
  • IT

* Students must choose a compulsory second language from the following: French (for non francophone students), English, Arabic, German, Spanish, Italian or Chinese.

To be eligible for this Bachelor’s degree, students must have the following:

  • French baccalaureate: minimum average of 12 out of 20.
  • Ministry of Education curriculum:
    General stream/Art stream: minimum average of 80%.
    Advanced stream/Elite stream/Science stream: minimum average of 75%.
  • Other high school systems: high school certificate equivalent to the UAE Ministry of Education high school with minimum average of 80% Or equivalent .
  • French Aptitude Certificate: minimum score of B2 level (DELF or DALF, SELFEE, TCF with a validity of 2 years, TEF with a validity of 2 years) Or completion of SUAD university diploma DU in French language for non-French speakers. Students with a French Baccalaureate are exempted from the language proficiency exam.
  • A minimum average of 70% (or equivalent) in Mathematics subject in school systems is required
    Or Sat Mathematics at and above 450.

Students not meeting the required French Aptitude Certificate will be admitted conditionally in the programme, and enrolled in the foundation year in intensive French providing they meet the above criteria .

Upon its successful completion, they will be admitted into the bachelor degree programme.

Other Countries Education’s Systems

Conditions apply on other foreign curriculums according to the admission’s policy set by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. Please contact the Student Recruitment office by email: admissions@sorbonne.ae for more details.

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is committed to considering applications from all students regardless of their country of origin, income, gender, religion or physical condition.

• Tuition fees (Including admin. fees – over 3 years):
 		AED 215,100 (approximately US$ 58,615)
• Payment of fees:
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*The fees presented for each program do not include administrative fees. Terms and conditions apply.

Scholarships*

HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Scholarship for Emirati students

Admitted Emirati nationals and children of Emirati mothers’ are awarded a full scholarship covering tuition and study related fees for their Bachelor Programmes (and Foundation year, if any)

Current high school students may apply through NAPO, whereas the graduates of previous years can apply on the Apply Now page.

Academic Excellence Scholarships (for the 1st semester of enrolment)

• 15% scholarship on tuition for the 1st semester of joining

New joiners with excellent academic results in high school are eligible following the below criteria. Starting from the second semester, they can apply for the 25%-75% academic excellence scholarship scheme.

  • Government schools: 90% in the advanced stream, or 95% in the general stream
  • American system: CGPA of 3.6 out of 4.0 or minimum average of 90%
  • British system: “A” grade or higher in three “AS-Level” subjects or “A” in the equivalent “A-Level” Subjects, plus “B” grade or higher in six O level subjects
  • SABIS: minimum average of 85%
  • International Baccalaureate: IB diploma with minimum score of 5 out of 7 in all courses – three of those subjects must be higher-level courses
  • French Baccalaureate: minimum average of 14 out of 20

Academic Excellence Scholarship (starting from the 2nd semester of enrolment)

• 25%-75% Academic Excellence Scholarship

Based on the academic results obtained during the previous semester at SUAD, students are eligible to the academic excellence scholarship granted semester by semester. The scholarship scheme is progressive (25% to 75% and the minimum average grade to be eligible is 12/20. A specific scholarship is available for the 2nd semester of the Foundation Year. For more information, please contact admissions@sorbonne.ae

Other Scholarships

10% French Curriculum Schools Scholarship for the 1st semester of enrolment

Students holding a French baccalaureate obtained in one of the GCC countries are eligible for a 10% discount for their first semester. Starting from the second semester, they can apply for the 25%-75% academic excellence scholarship scheme.

Sponsored scholarships

Total, Chalhoub and Ardian Foundation, offer specific scholarships based on academic excellence and/or financial circumstances to selected students.

The deadline for submitting an application is communicated by University email each semester to all enrolled students. Applications are submitted via the online application form. Incomplete and late applications will not be assessed.

Scholarships can’t be combined. For more information, please contact admissions@sorbonne.ae

Preferential rate: 10% Family discount

Students who have a first-degree relative currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a postgraduate programme are eligible for a 10% discount.

*Conditions apply

There are abundant opportunities with a Bachelor’s degree in Law and students can launch successful careers including judges, solicitors, barristers, commercial lawyers, civil servants or advisors/officials of international organisations.

Additionally, career prospects include access to public and private sectors as Consultants and Legal Representatives to a spectrum of fields including Banking, Health, Trade, Communications, FMCG firms and industries.

Following the Bachelor’s degree, students can pursue a Master in Law (taught in English) at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi or at University of Paris with the following specialisations: Banking and Finance; International Business Law or International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy. The Masters degree also leads to a Doctorate degree. All students can apply for “le Barreau de Paris”. The courses of the Institute of Judicial Studies (IEJ) are now also given in a dematerialised way and can thus be followed in addition to the completion of first year of master.

For more information, please contact:

The Career Centre
Tel: +971 (0) 2 656 9104/9342
Email: careercentre@sorbonne.ae

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