When the world seems to wobble under the weight of injustice, some of us feel an itch we can’t ignore, a calling to understand the rules, dismantle the barriers, and rebuild the bridges.
Dar Al-Hekma’s Bachelor of Law in Jeddah is a stage set for your ambitions. Dar Al-Hekma University launched this program in 2007 as the very first law degree for women in Saudi Arabia, shattering barriers for both education and opportunity.
Since its start in 2007, this program has been quietly rewriting history. You’ve probably heard it thrown around that it was the first law program in the Kingdom offered to women. But what you might not realize is how that one milestone cracked open doors for a generation of legal minds who weren’t content with just following the rules, but wanted to understand how those rules are made, who they serve, and how they can be changed.
And listen, studying law here is all about context. It’s about knowing why a law was written, whose interests it protects, and who might be left out of the equation. DAH’s Bachelor of Law is built to equip students with a sharp understanding of Saudi national law, rooted deeply in the country’s culture and Sharia principles, while simultaneously exposing them to international law and comparative legal systems.
Why? Because the world isn’t one-dimensional. And neither is the law.
Program Overview
Where some universities stick to the basics, Dar Al-Hekma pushes its students further. The program combines theory and skills courses, covering general law, Sharia law, and international law, in a fully bilingual curriculum. After core requirements, you choose electives to match your interests, and you can even pursue a Master’s Degree in Commercial Law.
Real-World Experience
And then there’s the experiential side of things. Students have gone on to represent Saudi Arabia in international arbitration competitions, showing up and dominating the scene four years in a row. Moot court is a core part of the legal experience.
In a world obsessed with speed and surface-level headlines, law remains one of the last disciplines where depth heavily matters. Where a single word can alter a contract’s meaning, and where the ability to argue both sides of an issue is ever paramount.
Career Paths After Graduation
Graduates of DAH’s Bachelor of Law leave with not only technical knowledge but also with perspective. They go on to build careers abroad to sharpen their skills at top international universities. Others stay rooted in Jeddah, shaping the future from within.
But what they all have in common is a hunger to understand how society works at its core and the confidence to challenge it when it doesn’t.
Faculty and Teaching Approach
One of the greatest advantages of DAH’s program is its faculty roster. The professors here come from legal systems across the globe, bringing with them different schools of thought, case studies, and cautionary tales. They ask hard questions. They expect you to, as well.
If you’re the kind of person who needs to know why things are the way they are and who believes you might be able to do something about it, then this is your place. This is your degree. And this could be the start of something that changes your life and reshapes the way you see the world.
So ask yourself: Are you content to watch from the sidelines? Or are you ready to step into the arena, to study the levers of power, and to use them for the greater good? If you answer the latter, Dar Al-Hekma University’s Bachelor of Law program is home to your fiercest ambitions, a workshop for your moral courage, and a launch pad for a career that matters.
The gavel is waiting. Will you pick it up?
