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University of HaifaBachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Registration closedas checked on 2 Oct 2026

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Admission requirements

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

Regular track

Admission based on sekhem score

  • Sekhem: 680 or higher (waitlist range – 630–679)
  • English level placement: Advanced A level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam.
  • Hebrew level placement: a score of 120 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa, or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina (a score of 115–119: admission at the faculty’s discretion).

Regular track

Admission based on a sekhem below 680

  • Sekhem: 600–679, or a raw psychometric score of 660 or higher and a full bagrut certificate.
  • English level placement: Advanced A level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam.
  • Hebrew level placement*: a score of 120 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa, or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina (scores of 115–119: admission at the faculty’s discretion)
  • After the exam results are received, the faculty admissions committee will decide who is admitted directly to the degree program and who is admitted to the “Ofek” track
  • ∙ Successfully pass the aptitude test.

For reservists

Special admission track for reservists, members of the security forces, and evacuees (through the Ofek Toward a Degree track)

  • English level placement: Advanced A level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam.
  • Full bagrut certificate with a weighted score of 85 or higher (including bonus points)
  • Hebrew level placement*: a score of 120 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa, or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina (scores of 115–119: admission at the faculty’s discretion)
  • Pass 4 courses with a grade of 82 or higher during the first semester of studies
  • ∙ Successfully pass the aptitude test.

Through a preparatory program

Admission through the University of Haifa mechina programs — direct admission to a degree(our wording)

  • A grade average of 88 or higher (excluding bonus points) or 90 or higher (including bonus points) in the University of Haifa mechina
  • English level placement: Advanced A level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam.
  • Hebrew level placement*: a score of 120 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa, or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina (scores of 115–119: admission at the faculty’s discretion)
  • After the exam results are received, the faculty admissions committee will decide who is admitted directly to the degree program and who is admitted to the “Ofek” track
  • ∙ Successfully pass the aptitude test.

Special track

Admission through the Ofek track toward a degree — based on a bagrut certificate — without a psychometric exam(our wording)

  • English level placement: Advanced A level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam.
  • Full bagrut certificate with a weighted score of 95 or higher
  • Hebrew level placement*: a score of 120 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa, or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina (scores of 115–119: admission at the faculty’s discretion)
  • Pass 4 courses with a grade of 82 or higher during the first semester of studies
  • ∙ Successfully pass the aptitude test
For adults and those who have studied before2

Admission through the transfer track for outstanding students after the first year

  • Applicants who studied at the Faculty of Law at a recognized institution of higher education in Israel and whose grade average is among the top 5% in their cohort, or whose grade average is above 92 at the end of the first year only.
  • English level placement: Advanced A level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam.
  • Hebrew level placement*: a score of 120 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa, or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina (scores of 115–119: admission at the faculty’s discretion)
  • Full bagrut certificate
  • ∙ Successfully pass the aptitude test.
  • ∙ Résumé.

Admission for applicants who hold a degree from a recognized academic institution

  • Degree average: 85 or higher.
  • ∙ Sekhem of 600 or holders of a master's degree with an average of 85 + eligibility for a master's degree with honors or near honors.
  • ∙ For applicants with a bagrut certificate and a degree from a country outside Israel where English is not the language of instruction, English level placement: Advanced A level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam.
  • Transcript and confirmation of a ranking among the top 10% of the cohort in which the applicant studied for a bachelor's degree. Applicants who completed academic studies and whose achievements place them in the top third of their cohort (a ranking confirmation from the academic institution where they studied is required) can be admitted only to the Ofek track
  • For applicants with a bagrut certificate and a degree from abroad, Hebrew level placement*: a score of 120 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina (score of 115–119: admission at the faculty’s discretion)
  • ∙ Résumé.
  • ∙ Successfully pass the aptitude test.
  • ∙ Admission interview – as required.

These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.

The requirements are in the institution's words. Names and labels marked "our wording" are our own, written from the same page.

For every track

  • Applicants required to achieve a score of 120 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa, or to successfully complete an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina, must attend a preparatory summer course before the start of their studies. The course is mandatory and is worth 4 credit points as part of the degree program; it lasts about 3 weeks.

Registration closed

On the institution's site:

  • Registration is closed

The Hebrew terms

sekhemסכםwaitlist rangeטווח המתנהlevel placementסיווג רמהAdvanced A levelמתקדמים א'Amirnet examאמירנטpsychometric examפסיכומטריYaelnet examיעל"נטplacement testמבחן סיווג רמהmechinaמכינהraw scoreגולמי

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What you study

The Faculty of Law at the University of Haifa offers an engaging legal studies experience in a diverse, vibrant community, where you can explore the fields that interest you through a range of elective courses and required courses.

The degree provides knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and principles of law, along with tools for critical thinking and skills for working as a lawyer or in the legal profession. The program covers the basic fields of law: criminal, civil, commercial, constitutional and administrative law, international law and Jewish law. To practice law, graduates must complete an internship after their studies and then pass the Israel Bar Association licensing exams. Courses in the degree include Criminal Law, Torts, Property, Labor Law, Tax Law, Family Law, Contract Law, Sources of Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Evidence Law, Civil Procedure, Property Law, Professional Ethics, Jurisprudence, and more.

After the degree

What graduates work as

  • Legal Practicemost commonProviding legal advice, drafting legal documents, representing clients, and managing claims in various legal settings.

Which industries they work in

  • Legal and Accounting Services49%
  • Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services7%
  • Public Administration and Security; Compulsory National Insurance4%

Above-average employment rate: 88% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies

Graduates’ salaries similar to average: ₪17,000 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies

Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

  • Program length: 3.5 years
  • On-time graduation rate 80% of students
  • Average bagrut score of admitted students: 98 points
  • Average psychometric score: 580 points

Money

How the institution is funded

Budgeted institutions

Tuition2026/27

Annual tuition for a full-time bachelor's degree program in the 2026/27 academic year: ₪12,203.

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An unofficial guide. Every fact comes from a public source — the institutions' sites, the Council for Higher Education, the Labor Ministry's Avodata, the Ministry of Defense — and links to it. Requirements change: check the institution's site before you apply.

How the data was collected

  • The Council for Higher Education register of institutions and programs — 2 Oct 2026
  • Avodata, Ministry of Labor: fields, employment and pay — 2023 data, collected 2 Oct 2026
  • Institutions' sites: admission requirements — checked 2 Oct 2026–5 Oct 2026
  • The Russian, English and French text is machine-translated and reviewed; where they differ, the Hebrew original prevails

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