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Breaking into the legal profession in the UAE can feel overwhelming. From navigating internships and job applications to understanding regional legal systems and building networks, aspiring lawyers often face challenges with little accessible guidance.
Hala Law was created to change that.
Our mission is to make legal knowledge, career opportunities, and mentorship accessible, digestible, and actionable for students and junior lawyers across the UAE and the wider Middle East.
Through Hala Law, you’ll find:
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Clear legal insights: simplified explanations of complex regional legal concepts.
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Career opportunities: curated job and internship postings tailored to aspiring lawyers.
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Mentorship connections: a directory of experienced legal professionals who want to guide the next generation.
Founded by Aisha Sleemy, a London-born, UAE-raised law graduate (LLB, King’s College London), Hala Law was inspired by her own journey navigating the UAE legal sector. After working with leading firms including Al Tamimi & Company, Norton Rose Fulbright, and the DIFC Courts, Aisha saw the need for a platform to help young lawyers build clarity, confidence, and connections.
Together, we are building a bridge between aspiring legal talent and the region’s leading law firms, helping future lawyers kickstart their careers with confidence.
Let's Work Together
Hala Law is built to support aspiring lawyers, but it’s also shaped by the community. We welcome contributions from students, junior lawyers, and professionals who want to share insights, experiences, or opportunities.
Whether you’d like to:
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Write an article or share your perspective
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Offer mentorship to students
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Post an internship or job opportunity
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Collaborate on events or initiatives
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re a student, mentor, or firm — let’s shape the future of law together.