Program Overview
The British University in Egypt's Faculty of Law offers a four-year, professionally oriented British and Egyptian dual degree in Legal Studies. The program emphasizes applied legal science and "Social Engineering," aiming to equip students to become critical practitioners and lifelong learners. The dual degree provides graduates with employability advantages, including professional qualification as legal executives, and prepares them to face the challenges of globalization. The Faculty is committed to international exchange, dynamic research, and community engagement.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The British University in Egypt's Faculty of Law offers a four-year, professionally oriented British and Egyptian dual degree in Legal Studies. This program is designed to provide students with a British style of education of the highest quality, aiming to equip them to become critical practitioners and lifelong learners. The program is based on the concept of applied legal science and focuses on "Social Engineering," challenging students and staff to make a difference in the real world. It aims to provide Egypt and the Middle East with high-quality legal education, enabling students to achieve their goals of further study and employment, including professional qualification as legal executives. The program includes an extensive program of lectures delivered by academics, lawyers, and politicians, along with many social and cultural activities. The Faculty also plans to create centers and organizations focused on advancing legal research. The Faculty intends to become a center of excellence in education and research in Egypt, the Middle East, and the world. The dual degree is presented as a model for other law faculties to follow. The program aims to approach fundamental legal basics and the multidisciplinary aspects of all law fields, focusing on the essential assets of modern, competent, and effective jurists. It offers opportunities for students to volunteer and contribute to the community. The Faculty is described as open to the world and the exchange of ideas, aiming to maintain successful international exchange and dynamic research.
Teaching:
The program involves an extensive program of lectures delivered by academics, lawyers, and politicians. The faculty is described as highly qualified and accessible. The teaching approach emphasizes applied legal science and social engineering, encouraging students to make a real-world impact.
Careers:
The program aims to equip students for further study and employment, including professional qualification as legal executives. The dual British and Egyptian degree is highlighted as a significant employability asset, preparing graduates to face the challenges of globalization. The location in Cairo, a decision-making center with key institutions, is also mentioned as beneficial for employment opportunities.
Other:
The Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt is identified as the sole official entity for recognizing and equating academic qualifications and degrees from universities and institutes not subject to Universities Law No. 49 of 1972 or foreign higher educational institutes. The Faculty of Law's objective is to approach fundamental legal basics and the multidisciplinary aspects of all law fields, focusing on the essential assets of modern, competent, and effective jurists. The Faculty is open to the world and the exchange of ideas, aiming to maintain successful international exchange and dynamic research. The program offers opportunities for students to volunteer their time and expertise to help enrich the community. The program provides dual legal training in Arabic and English.
