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My brother is looking to get an admission for an LLB, and we are trying to weigh our options. These are the colleges -
1. Middlesex University Dubai
2. University of Birmingham Dubai
3. The British University in Dubai (BUiD)
4. University of Dubai
5. Paris-Panthéon-Assas University (Dubai Campus)
6. De Montfort University Dubai
Here is our context:
We are Indian expats, and our parents are already based/working in Dubai.
Language barrier: He only speaks English (no Arabic).
We have a few core questions for those familiar with the legal market in the UAE or studying law abroad:
Worth & Job Market: Since he doesn't speak Arabic, how viable is the job market in Dubai? We know local court litigation requires Arabic, but what about the corporate/free zone (DIFC/ADGM) or in-house side? Does studying law in Dubai give you a tangible edge in the local market?
In UK, US - You get a post study work permit. Which is a big deal. But dubai work permit is not that big of an issue. Getting jobs I have heard is the hard part.
Salaries: What does the entry-level salary landscape look like for fresh LLB graduates there—especially compared between local firms versus international/corporate firms?
What's the placement scope for Dubai LLB programs?
Location Dilemma (Dubai vs. India vs. UK): Given that our parents are already in Dubai (which helps save massively on living/housing costs if he studies locally), is it better for him to study there, head back to India (like an NLU/Christ/JGLS), or go straight to the UK?
Would appreciate any honest insights, ROI realities, or experiences from people who navigated the legal scene as expats in the UAE!
1. Re: Dubai work. I've seen graduates of UK unis getting middle east training contracts in the global law firms. Indeed, one of my best friends from my uni LLB cohort got a Dentons Dubai TC.
2. Would suggest avoiding Middlesex University. It ain't a brand name in the UK, it ain't gonna help you in Dubai either.