Beirut law school to offer bachelor's degree in Dubai

Dubai: The Beirut-based University of St Joseph is set to open its law school's branch in September. The new school will offer students a four-year bachelor's degree and will be based at Dubai International Academic City. Prospective law students on Friday met with representatives from the University of St Joseph (USJ), the Executive Council, and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in the Dubai Courts to inquire about the new school and career prospects. Opportunities Graduates of USJ-Dubai will have the opportunity to work in the UAE courts, in the Public Prosecution office and in other government agencies such as Immigration and Customs, the panelists said. Courses in constitutional law, international relations, property law, civil law, labour law, human rights, intellectual property rights and tax laws are... [read full story]