The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Much of the work force in the UAE are foreign expatriates - hence the country's population makeup being so diverse, with Emirati citizens being a minority in their own country.

Obtaining an LLB, or the bachelor's level of law credentials, usually takes between three and five years to complete. There are also options for accelerated studies that prepare degree holders for legal postgraduate studies.