Bachelor of Law
Overview
The Bachelor of Law program is a 144 credit hour program. Students study public law and private law courses in accordance with the regulations issued in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over 4 years. Graduates of the program will possess legal skills in investigations, pleading, and defense before courts, as well as in all legal matters. They will also have the ability to use alternative dispute resolution methods.
Wide field
Narrow field
Detailed field
Program code
Specialization Code in the Classification Guide
Eligible Applicants
Method of study
Courses
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Place of study (female students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Required specialization
Secondary
Years of study
4 years
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
144
Credits required for graduation
144
STEP test
Other conditions
There are no
Tuition fees
free
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
50%
General Aptitude Test
50%
Achievement test
N/A
Learning Objectives
1- Providing outstanding knowledge to keep abreast of legal developments.
2- Providing the student with legal and sharia knowledge and skills in order to contribute to community service.
3- Developing legal and research skills to elevate the student's level and guide them to solve legal issues.
4- Enhancing communication in the legal field locally and internationally.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
1- To know organizational and legal terms and concepts.
2- Explain the means of dispute resolution.
3. Describe the basic principles and theories of systems
Skills
1- Analyze statutory texts.
2- Apply the statutory rules to disputes.
3- Drafting contracts, lawsuits, and legal memos.
4. Conduct a systematic research using modern technological means.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
1. To adhere to Islamic values and professional ethics, and to participate in finding constructive solutions to social issues.
2- To take responsibility in personal and group work.
3- To exemplify good morals, self-confidence, understanding of others, and commitment to the values of loyalty and belonging to the country and its leadership.
Program Vision
Program message
Tracks
No paths
Job opportunities
Advocacy - Public Prosecution - Legal Counselor - Legal Researcher in government and private organizations and other legal jobs.
Symbol: 191
Issue number: 301
Total hours: 144
Compulsory: 126
Optional: 18
Compulsory courses
First level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 101 | Introduction to Islamic Culture | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| ARAB101 | Language skills | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| LAW 101 | Introduction to the study of systems | 3 | 3 | 0 | University requirements | |
| FAGH102 | Introduction to Islamic Legislation | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| ISF 101 | Logic and the etiquette of disagreement | 3 | 3 | 0 | University requirements | |
| PSYCH101 | Thinking skills and learning styles | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| CS 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | 2 | 2 | University requirements |
Second level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT103 | Communication skills | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| IC 102 | Islam and Community Building | 2 | 2 | 0 | IC 101 | University requirements |
| ENG 101 | English (1) | 3 | 3 | 0 | University requirements | |
| ARAB103 | Arabic Composition | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| LAW 111 | Sources of commitment | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 101 | University requirements |
| LAW 131 | Political Systems and Governance in the Kingdom | 3 | 3 | 0 | University requirements | |
| ISF 241 | Fundamentals of jurisprudence | 3 | 3 | 0 | University requirements | |
| FAGH181 | Legitimate policy | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements |
Third level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 107 | Islamic ethics | 2 | 2 | 0 | IC 101 | University requirements |
| LAW 212 | Commitment provisions | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 111 | University requirements |
| LAW 241 | Public International Law | 3 | 3 | 0 | University requirements | |
| LAW 261 | Principles of the business system | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 101 | University requirements |
| ISF 452 | Interpretation of texts | 3 | 3 | 0 | University requirements | |
| ISF 441 | Legitimate purposes | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| LAW 220 | Criminology and punishment | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements |
Fourth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAW 232 | Administrative system | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 101 | University requirements |
| LAW 221 | General rules of the penal system | 3 | 3 | 0 | University requirements | |
| IC 208 | Human Rights in Islam | 2 | 2 | 0 | IC 101 | University requirements |
| LAW 213 | Named contracts | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 101 | University requirements |
| LAW 251 | Legal Proceedings (1) | 2 | 1 | 2 | LAW 101 | University requirements |
| ISF 332 | Jurisprudential rules | 3 | 3 | 0 | University requirements | |
| LAW 263 | Companies and Bankruptcy | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 261 | University requirements |
Fifth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAW 362 | Commercial Paper and Banking | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 261 | University requirements |
| LAW 314 | Original in rem rights | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 111 | University requirements |
| LAW 352 | Legal Proceedings (2) | 2 | 1 | 2 | LAW 251 | University requirements |
| LAW 371 | Personal Status (1) "Marriage and Separation of Spouses" | 3 | 3 | 0 | University requirements | |
| LAW 381 | Legal Research Methods | 2 | 1 | 2 | University requirements | |
| LAW 322 | Hudud, Qisas and Diyah | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 221 | University requirements |
Sixth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAW 364 | Maritime and air law | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 261 | University requirements |
| LAW 372 | Personal Status (2) | 3 | 3 | 0 | University requirements | |
| LAW 382 | Drafting and analyzing legal texts | 2 | 1 | 2 | LAW 101 | University requirements |
| LAW 333 | Administrative judiciary | 2 | 1 | 2 | LAW 232 | University requirements |
| LAW 315 | Labor and Social Insurance Law | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 101 | University requirements |
Seventh level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAGH327 | Contemporary Financial Transactions | 2 | 1 | 2 | University requirements | |
| LAW 483 | Legal Profession Skills | 1 | 0 | 2 | LAW 382 | University requirements |
| LAW 453 | Enforcement of judgments | 2 | 1 | 2 | LAW 251 | University requirements |
| LAW 423 | Penal offenses | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 221 | University requirements |
| LAW 416 | Personal and in-kind guarantees | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 101 | University requirements |
| LAW 434 | Administrative contracts | 2 | 1 | 2 | LAW 232 | University requirements |
Eighth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAW 442 | Private International Law | 3 | 3 | 0 | LAW 101 | University requirements |
| LAW 465 | E-commerce Law | 2 | 2 | 0 | LAW 261 | University requirements |
| LAW 484 | Practical legal training | 3 | 0 | 0 | LAW 483 | University requirements |
| LAW 424 | Criminal Procedure Law | 2 | 1 | 2 | LAW 221 | University requirements |
Optional courses
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUB 110 | Principles of Public Administration | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ECO 230 | Principles of Economics | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| LAW 435 | Civil Service System | 2 | 2 | 0 | LAW 232 | Specialty requirements |
| LAW 417 | Environmental Protection System | 2 | 2 | 0 | LAW 101 | Specialty requirements |
| LAW 418 | Real Estate Finance Regulations | 2 | 2 | 0 | LAW 101 | Specialty requirements |
| LAW 425 | Forensic evidence | 2 | 2 | 0 | LAW 221 | Specialty requirements |
| LAW 467 | International Trade Law | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| LAW 366 | Intellectual Property Rights | 2 | 2 | 0 | LAW 101 | Specialty requirements |
| LAW 343 | International organizations | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| ECO 481 | Public finances | 3 | 3 | 0 | ECO 230 | College requirements |
| FIN 351 | Insurance and Risk Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ECON362 | Money, Banks and Financial Markets | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| LAW 454 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| LAW 443 | International Humanitarian Law | 2 | 2 | 0 | LAW 241 | Specialty requirements |