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Start your Law degreethis January

A four-year Bachelor of Law, taught in Arabic, with moot court training and a full semester of legal practice.

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Save 20% on tuition with the DAU grant for new self-funded students.

  • Classes start3 JanSunday 3 January 2027
  • ApplicationsOpenApply now, before classes start on 3 January
  • Length4 years140 credit hours
  • LanguageArabicPlus a Legal Terms in English course
  • Tuition a yearSAR 86,000At SAR 2,450 per credit hour. About SAR 69,000 with the 20% grant.
  • CampusRiyadhSeparate campuses for men and women

Programmes starting in January

The Bachelor of Law

The essentials at a glance. Full details opens the complete study plan and the cost of the whole degree.

Bachelor of Law

For careers as a lawyer, legal adviser or in government legal work.

  • 4 years
  • 140 credit hours
  • Arabic, with a Legal Terms in English course

You'll study

  • Islamic jurisprudence, and Saudi commercial and administrative law
  • A full semester of practical training with a law firm or legal body, at least 12 hours a week
  • Moot court, with DAU teams entered in the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration's Arabic Arbitration Moot

Leads to

Lawyer (once you meet the licensing requirements), legal adviser, compliance officer, government legal roles

Tuition a yearAbout SAR 86,000
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Why law at DAU

Practise law before you graduate

Quality you can trust

Accredited, on a King Saud University curriculum

The Bachelor of Law holds full programme accreditation from ETEC, Saudi Arabia's accreditation body. Its study plans are adopted from King Saud University's College of Law and Political Science, under a partnership agreement.

ETEC certificate; College of Law

Built for real careers

A full semester in legal practice

You spend a semester training with a law firm or legal body, at least 12 hours a week, and argue cases in moot court. DAU teams have competed in the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration's Arabic Arbitration Moot.

Bachelor of Law study plan; College of Law

Learn from experts

Taught by practitioners

Your professors include a former judge at the Board of Grievances and a practising legal adviser. Practising lawyers give at least two guest lectures a semester, and the college runs Law Saturdays talks.

College of Law

A university that fits your life

Classmates at every stage

Law classes mix school leavers with working adults. The degree is taught in Arabic, with a Legal Terms in English course.

Bachelor of Law study plan

Accreditation and experts

Who accredits it, and who teaches it

Our accreditations and awards

  • Bachelor of LawFull programme accreditation from ETECDecember 2022 to February 2027. Renewal under way
  • Dar Al Uloom UniversityInstitutional accreditation from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC)Since 2019
  • CurriculumAdopted from King Saud University's College of Law and Political Science

Learn from experts

  • Dr Ahmed Al-SuqaihFaculty member and former Dean of LawFormer judge at the Board of Grievances. Accredited arbitrator with the Ministry of Justice and the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration
  • Dr Asam AlsaiatAssociate Professor of Administrative LawLegal adviser on procurement, contracts and governance
  • Dr Mahmoud AbufarwahAssociate Professor of Civil LawFellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK)

After you graduate

Where graduates work

The Ministry of Justice is one of the employers DAU graduates list most often on LinkedIn. You can also go on to a law master's at DAU.

ProgrammeWhere graduates work
Bachelor of LawLaw firms, banks and companies, government bodies

Source: DAU's LinkedIn alumni page, November 2026. Self-reported by graduates from all programmes. Lawyer licences are issued once graduates meet the Ministry of Justice's requirements.

In their own words

Why students chose DAU

Studying law in Arabic, and the preparatory courses are more interactive.
New DAU student, Law · DAU survey, October 2026
The good reputation, the high standard of education, and flexible lecture times.
New DAU student · DAU survey, October 2026
A sense of belonging, and great, helpful staff.
New DAU student · DAU survey, October 2026

Graduates

Where our graduates are now

Name

Law graduate · Co-founder of a law firm and commercial arbitrator

Name

Law graduate · Founder, corporate and commercial law practice

Name

Law graduate · Founder and CEO

Early bird

Apply early and save on tuition

Ask about the offer

Offer, amount and end date to be approved by DAU.

Entry requirements and fees

What you need to apply

What you need depends on where you're starting from.

Which sounds like you?

Finished school in 2026?

Start in January instead of waiting until September. Apply with your results now.

  • Secondary school certificate
  • Qudurat (General Aptitude) result
  • Tahsili (Achievement) result
  • Medical fitness report

Documents to upload

  1. Secondary certificate (original and a copy)
  2. Qudurat and Tahsili results
  3. National ID, passport or iqama
  4. Two personal photos
  5. Medical fitness report

How to enroll

Five steps to 3 January

  1. Enroll

    Tap Enroll Now and leave your details. An admissions advisor calls you.

  2. Apply online

    Upload your documents in DAU's student system.

  3. Get your decision

    Admissions contacts you with the decision.

  4. Pay and register

    Pay the SAR 3,000 admission fee, then choose your courses.

  5. Start

    Sunday 3 January 2027.

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Questions

Before you apply

Can I start a law degree at DAU in January 2027?

Yes. The Bachelor of Law at Dar Al Uloom University (DAU) in Riyadh takes new students on Sunday 3 January 2027. It is a four-year, 140-credit-hour degree taught in Arabic.

What language is the law degree taught in?

Arabic. The Bachelor of Law at DAU also includes a Legal Terms in English course.

Will I get real legal experience during the degree?

Yes. DAU law students spend a full semester in practical training with a law firm or legal body, at least 12 hours a week. They also argue cases in moot court.

Is the curriculum linked to King Saud University?

Yes. DAU's law study plans are adopted from King Saud University's College of Law and Political Science, under a partnership agreement.

How much does a law degree cost at DAU?

About SAR 86,000 a year if you finish in four years, or about SAR 69,000 with the 20% grant for new self-funded students. Dar Al Uloom University charges SAR 2,450 per credit hour, and the degree is 140 credit hours. There is also a one-off SAR 3,000 admission fee. You take 12 to 20 credit hours a semester, and you pay per credit hour.

Is DAU's Bachelor of Law accredited?

Yes. Dar Al Uloom University's Bachelor of Law holds full programme accreditation from Saudi Arabia's Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC). The current term runs to February 2027, and renewal is under way.

Where is DAU's College of Law?

In Al-Falah, Riyadh. Dar Al Uloom University has separate campuses for men and women, with the same programmes.

What can I do with a law degree from DAU?

Graduates work as lawyers (once they meet the licensing requirements), legal advisers and compliance officers, in law firms, banks, companies and government. The Ministry of Justice is one of the employers DAU graduates list most often on LinkedIn.

Are there scholarships or discounts?

Yes. New self-funded students get a 20% tuition grant at Dar Al Uloom University, and it continues if your GPA is in the top 20%. Each year, up to 10 of the strongest new bachelor's students get 50% off tuition. You need a weighted score of 80% or more, and a GPA of 3.75 to keep it.

How do I pay, and can I get a refund?

You pay before you register for courses, by cashier's cheque, bank deposit or mada, or by card on campus. If you withdraw, DAU keeps 25% of the fees in the first week and 50% in the second week. There is no refund after that.

When do applications close for January 2027?

Apply now so you're ready for the first day of classes on Sunday 3 January 2027. The final deadline is Thursday 7 January 2027, but if you apply that late you miss the first week of classes.

Can I start a degree if I left school years ago?

Yes, in many cases. DAU normally asks for a secondary certificate from the last five years, but the University Council can make exceptions. Talk to an admissions advisor before you apply and they'll check your case. Classes at DAU mix recent school leavers with working adults.

Is this form for jobs at DAU?

No. The form on this page is for people who want to study at Dar Al Uloom University. If you're looking for a job at DAU, go to DAU Jobs.

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Bachelor of Law (LLB)

The Bachelor of Law (LLB) at Dar Al Uloom University (DAU) in Riyadh is a four-year, 140-credit-hour degree taught in Arabic, with a Legal Terms in English course. The next intake starts on Sunday 3 January 2027.

Length
4 years · 140 credit hours
Language
Arabic, with a Legal Terms in English course
Starts
Sunday 3 January 2027
Recognition
ETEC programme accreditation. Curriculum adopted from King Saud University's College of Law and Political Science.

What you'll study

  • Islamic jurisprudence, and Saudi commercial and administrative law
  • A full semester of practical training with a law firm or legal body, at least 12 hours a week
  • Moot court, with DAU teams entered in the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration's Arabic Arbitration Moot
  • At least two guest lectures a semester from practising lawyers, plus Law Saturdays talks

Where it leads

Law firms, banks and companies, government bodies.

Lawyer (once you meet the licensing requirements), legal adviser, compliance officer, government legal roles.

What it costs, Saudi students

About SAR 86,000 a year

About SAR 343,000 for the full degree (140 credit hours at SAR 2,450). About SAR 274,000 if you keep the 20% grant throughout. Plus a one-off SAR 3,000 admission fee.

The 20% grant is for new self-funded students. It continues if your GPA is in the top 20%.

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