Sharia and Law Program
The Sharia and Law Program at the University of Science and Technology (UST) seeks to graduate qualified cadres equipped with knowledge and skills, and to provide research and consultancy services in the field of Sharia and Law in a manner that meets the needs of the labor market and serves the community. This is achieved through a competent academic staff, an advanced curriculum, and a distinguished learning environment, utilizing modern educational tools and technologies in accordance with quality assurance standards and academic accreditation requirements.
The Sharia and Law Program at the University of Science and Technology (UST) was established in 2004. It is distinguished by a highly qualified academic staff and advanced, modern curricula. The program also includes a wide range of activities and events accompanying the educational process, such as academic visits and field training to institutions relevant to the field of study.
In addition, the program features a Legal Consultation Clinic and a Virtual Court Hall, serving as practical training components for students. The program further prepares students to obtain the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) and provides opportunities to attend English courses as a requirement for the program.
The Sharia and Law Program at the University of Science and Technology (UST) seeks to graduate qualified cadres equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills, and to provide research and consultancy services in the field of Sharia and Law in a manner that meets the needs of the labor market and serves the community. This is achieved through a competent academic staff, a developed curriculum, and a distinguished educational environment, utilizing modern educational tools and technologies in accordance with quality assurance standards and academic accreditation requirements.
- Provide students with knowledge and skills in Sharia and legal sciences.
- Equip students with practical skills that enable them to work in various legal fields.
- Develop students’ analytical and critical thinking skills on sound scientific and professional bases in the field of Sharia and Law.
- Graduate legally qualified cadres who are academically and professionally competent and committed to professional ethics.
- Enable students to acquire technical skills in providing legal consultations and conducting scientific research in a manner that meets labor market needs and serves the community.
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Sharia and legal theories and principles.
A2. Explains the sources of Islamic jurisprudence and the stages of legal development, with an understanding of the factors influencing it.
A3. Clarifies the conditions and controls governing the application and implementation of Sharia rulings and legal rules.
A4. Describes the principles and foundations upon which the Yemeni legal system is based.
A5. Identifies substantive and procedural legal rules for obtaining rights and ensuring their protection.
A2. Explains the sources of Islamic jurisprudence and the stages of legal development, with an understanding of the factors influencing it.
A3. Clarifies the conditions and controls governing the application and implementation of Sharia rulings and legal rules.
A4. Describes the principles and foundations upon which the Yemeni legal system is based.
A5. Identifies substantive and procedural legal rules for obtaining rights and ensuring their protection.
B. Intellectual Skills
B1. Analyzes Sharia and legal texts proficiently.
B2. Applies legal characterization to presented facts in accordance with the general rules of Sharia and legal qualification.
B3. Derives Sharia and legal rulings for problems arising from practical reality.
B4. Evaluates legal systems, procedures, and solutions to select those most appropriate for contemporary issues.
B1. Analyzes Sharia and legal texts proficiently.
B2. Applies legal characterization to presented facts in accordance with the general rules of Sharia and legal qualification.
B3. Derives Sharia and legal rulings for problems arising from practical reality.
B4. Evaluates legal systems, procedures, and solutions to select those most appropriate for contemporary issues.
C. Professional and Practical Skills
C1. Employs acquired knowledge and skills in addressing presented cases.
C2. Drafts records, contracts, petitions, and legal memoranda in accordance with the rules of legal drafting.
C3. Pleads before various judicial bodies and arbitration panels with professional competence.
C4. Provides legal consultations on presented cases with professionalism.
C5. Applies scientific research methodologies in preparing research papers in the fields of Sharia and legal sciences.
C1. Employs acquired knowledge and skills in addressing presented cases.
C2. Drafts records, contracts, petitions, and legal memoranda in accordance with the rules of legal drafting.
C3. Pleads before various judicial bodies and arbitration panels with professional competence.
C4. Provides legal consultations on presented cases with professionalism.
C5. Applies scientific research methodologies in preparing research papers in the fields of Sharia and legal sciences.
D. General and Transferable Skills
D1. Works effectively within legal teams, adhering to ethical and professional standards.
D2. Communicates effectively with relevant entities and individuals in a manner that serves the community.
D3. Utilizes modern technologies to enhance knowledge and scientific and professional capabilities, achieving best professional practices in the field of specialization.
D1. Works effectively within legal teams, adhering to ethical and professional standards.
D2. Communicates effectively with relevant entities and individuals in a manner that serves the community.
D3. Utilizes modern technologies to enhance knowledge and scientific and professional capabilities, achieving best professional practices in the field of specialization.
- Committed to Islamic values and principles, and adheres to professional ethics in practical life.
- Possesses broad knowledge of theoretical and applied legal sciences.
- Demonstrates the ability to analyze legal rules, texts, and judicial judgments.
- Capable of drafting research papers, contracts, memoranda, and legal petitions in a scientific and professional manner.
- Able to derive appropriate solutions to legal issues arising from practical reality.
- Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Capable of pleading before judicial bodies at various levels and of different types.
- Able to provide legal consultations to various entities.
- Possesses the ability to use modern technological tools in the field of work.
- Able to distinguish between legal and judicial procedures of different bodies.
- Demonstrates effective communication and persuasion skills in pursuit of truth.

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Successful completion of the number of credit hours specified in the program description.
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Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Sharia and legal theories and principles.
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Explains the sources of Islamic jurisprudence and the stages of legal development, with an understanding of the factors influencing it.
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Clarifies the conditions and controls governing the implementation and application of Sharia rulings and legal rules.
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Describes the principles and foundations upon which the Yemeni legal system is based.
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Identifies substantive and procedural legal rules for obtaining rights and ensuring their protection.
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Analyzes Sharia and legal texts with professional competence.
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Applies legal characterization to the presented facts in accordance with the general rules of Sharia and legal qualification.
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Derives Sharia and legal rulings for problems arising from practical reality.
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Evaluates legal systems, procedures, and solutions to select those most appropriate for contemporary issues.
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Employs acquired knowledge and skills in addressing the cases presented.
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Drafts records, contracts, petitions, and legal memoranda in accordance with the rules of legal drafting.
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Pleads skillfully before various judicial bodies and arbitration panels.
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Provides legal consultations on presented cases with professionalism.
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Applies scientific research methodologies in preparing research papers in the fields of Sharia and legal sciences.
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Works in a team-oriented manner within legal work groups, adhering to ethical and professional standards.
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Communicates effectively with relevant entities and individuals in a way that serves the community.
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Utilizes modern technologies to enhance knowledge and scientific and professional capabilities, achieving best professional practices in the field of specialization.
The Sharia and Law Program combines the disciplines of Islamic jurisprudence and modern legal sciences. Accordingly, its knowledge domains are diverse and integrated. These domains can be summarized as follows:
- Philosophy of Law
- Islamic Sharia
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Law of Procedures (Civil and Commercial Procedures)
- Private International Law
- Public Law
- Public International Law
- Criminal Law
- Professional Ethics
- General Culture
- Working in courts and public prosecution offices.
- Serving as legal advisors in both the public and private sectors.
- Employment with international and local organizations.
- Practicing law and providing legal consultancy services.
- Pursuing judicial studies and postgraduate education.

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