Master of Law in Private Law

Civil Law | Commercial Law | Civil Procedures | Private International Law·College of Law

Master

Overview

The College of Law at Ajman University was established to be a cornerstone of legal education at both the local and regional levels, playing a significant role among the higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates in preparing a generation of legal professionals capable of making a positive impact. In the course of the ongoing development of the academic programs offered by the College of Law, the Master's program in Private Law was initially introduced in 2008, ultimately receiving final accreditation in May 2016. Recently, the program's accreditation was renewed in December 2021. The college aims to provide an appropriate academic environment to foster creativity in various legal disciplines. This is achieved through the adoption of distinguished academic programs designed to produce qualified individuals trained in legal and Sharia practices, with an understanding of the latest developments in legal sciences. The college also focuses on teaching students how to acquire knowledge, learn independently, and make use of modern technologies, all while aligning its programs with Ajman University's three-fold mission: educational, informational, and investment-oriented.

Typical Job Titles

Public prosecution and judiciary positions
Legal practice and consulting
University teaching and doctoral studies
Diplomatic and consular posts
Legal affairs positions in ministries and institutions
Professional training and development centers

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Program Details

Degree level: Master
College: College of Law
Concentration: Civil Law | Commercial Law | Civil Procedures | Private International Law

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Interpret legal texts and court rulings
Extract legal rules from various sources
Analyze and evaluate legislative and jurisprudential trends

Required Documents29

All of these are required to apply.

1Official Bachelor's / Master's university transcripts and graduation certificates certified by the appropriate authorities, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent.
2An Equivalency Certificate obtained from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE for Bachelor’s/Master's degrees from universities outside the UAE.
3A valid certificate of proficiency in English: - For all Master’s /Doctoral programs taught in English: 6.0 IELTS Academic or TOEFL (ITP) score of 550, or its equivalent. - For Doctor of Philosophy in Law: 5.0 IELTS Academic or TOEFL (ITP) score of 500, or its equivalent. - For the Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching program and all Master’s programs taught in Arabic: 4.5 IELTS Academic or TOEFL (ITP) score of 450, or its equivalent.
4A valid colored passport copy with a valid residence visa.
5A valid colored UAE national ID copy.
6A valid certificate of good conduct issued by the official authorities.
7A recent colored photograph (size 3×4).
8Status of UAE National Service or exemption of the Military National Service (for UAE male applicants).
9CV and experience certificate (if available).
10Two recommendation letters.
11Medical report (Click here to get the form. Medical reports made outside the UAE are not accepted).
12Kuwaiti national applicants must attach a copy of the Kuwaiti Embassy Approval
13Official secondary school certificate/transcripts certified by the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research in the UAE.
14Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research in the UAE for foreign high school certificates and high school certificates issued by schools outside the UAE.
15A valid passport copy with a valid residence permit.
16A valid UAE national ID copy.
17A valid certificate of good conduct issued by the official authorities.
18Status of UAE National Service or exemption of the Military National Service (for UAE male applicants).
19A recent colored photograph (size 3×4 cm).
20Medical report Click here to download the form. Medical reports made outside the UAE are not accepted.
21For Kuwaiti Students: A no-objection (NOC) letter from the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait - Cultural Office in the UAE, specifying the program the student is permitted to enroll in at Ajman University.
22For International Students: Official secondary school certificate/transcripts certified by the authorized educational authority in the country of origin, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy.
23English Proficiency Requirements: - For all programs taught in English: A minimum score of 80% in Grade 12 English subject, or its equivalent (5.0 IELTS Academic, or a TOEFL (ITP) score of 500, IBT 61) - For Doctor of Medicine: A score of 6.0 IELTS Academic, a TOEFL (ITP) score of 550, IBT 79, or its equivalent. - For Bachelor of Dental Surgery: A score of 5.0 IELTS Academic, or a TOEFL (ITP) score of 500, IBT 61, or its equivalent.
24College of Medicine, and College of Dentistry: A minimum score of 90% in Math and two Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
25Bachelor of Pharmacy: A minimum score of 80% in Math and two Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
26College of Engineering, and Bachelor of Architectural Engineering: A minimum score of 80% in Math and Physics, and a minimum score of 80% in Biology or Chemistry.
27Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analytics programs: A minimum score of 75% in Math.
28Information Systems programs: A minimum score of 70% in Math.
29Bachelor of Law: A minimum score of 70% in Math.

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