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The BA (Hons) Law provides a comprehensive grounding in legal doctrine and reasoning. Moot court sessions develop advocacy skills; legal research workshops train you in case law and statutory interpretation. You will study contract, tort, criminal, public, and EU/UK constitutional law, with options in commercial and human rights law. Small-group tutorials ensure rigorous feedback on problem questions and essays.
ALU Law Society hosts mooting competitions and pro bono clinics with supervising solicitors.
Faculty spotlight
Professor Catherine Reid KC (Hon) leads Public Law; Dr. James Oduya specialises in commercial contracts.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
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| LAW101 | Legal System, Method & Reasoning Legal System, Method & Reasoning — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW102 | Contract Law Contract Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW103 | Criminal Law Criminal Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW104 | Public & Constitutional Law Public & Constitutional Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW105 | Legal Research, Writing & Professional Skills Legal Research, Writing & Professional Skills — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW106 | English Legal History & Institutions English Legal History & Institutions — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAW201 | Tort Law Tort Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW202 | Land Law & Real Property Land Law & Real Property — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAW301 | Company Law & Corporate Governance Company Law & Corporate Governance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW302 | International Human Rights Law International Human Rights Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 3 years full-time. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
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| LAW203 | Equity & Trusts Equity & Trusts — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW204 | EU & Comparative Constitutional Law EU & Comparative Constitutional Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW205 | Commercial & Consumer Law Commercial & Consumer Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW206 | Legal Skills, Advocacy & Mooting Legal Skills, Advocacy & Mooting — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| 20 |
| LAW303 | Employment & Labour Law Employment & Labour Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW304 | Intellectual Property & Technology Law Intellectual Property & Technology Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| LAW305 | Honours Law Dissertation & Research Project Honours Law Dissertation & Research Project — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 40 |