Dean’s Message
Israeli society is undergoing an unprecedented identity crisis, which has led to a severe internal conflict. Two years ago, the judicial system found itself at the center of this storm, with the concept of law and democracy at its core. Law became a model of decision-making and a source of conflict, reflecting the social processes of polarization and escalation that have characterized Israeli society in recent decades, further exacerbating these divisions.
The events of October 7th abruptly interrupted these debates, leading to a war of survival that united Israeli society as a whole. However, old disagreements have resurfaced, and once again, law is being used to deepen polarization and division. There is a need to rethink ways to prevent further fragmentation and to promote healing, reconciliation, and reconstruction. In this context, law has the potential to transform from a field of discord into a source of hope and connection. According to our view, it is poised to become a language of agreement, to advance processes over decisions, and to provide, through its existing agents, an interdisciplinary bridge that fosters dialogue and understanding, thereby influencing reality and improving it. Law promotes order through legislation and through various mechanisms that encourage consensus, dialogue, and mediation.
At the Faculty of Law at Bar-Ilan University, we educate our students to become the future leaders of Israeli society: to celebrate diversity and pluralism, to develop high negotiation and interpersonal communication skills, to think creatively and innovatively, and to be a bridge of tolerance and inclusion.
Faculty Vision
The Faculty of Law at Bar-Ilan University is a home for all segments of Israeli society, working to positively influence both global and local society through law, connecting people and disciplines, and promoting excellence in research, learning, and social impact.
Areas of innovation and special expertise at the faculty include technology and artificial intelligence, sustainability and environmental justice, family law, regulation, religion and law, and conflict resolution and negotiation. The faculty boasts an extensive clinical program and research and impact centers that advance social justice, engaging in in-depth processes of change, growth, and development in Israeli society, creating deep and innovative connections between theory and practice.
Profile of Bar-Ilan Law Graduates
Graduates are skilled in both written and oral expression; they think critically and ethically; they are committed to social impact and change; they possess proficiency in representation and negotiation; they are data literate; they are committed to democratic values; they are knowledgeable in the foundations of legal research; they possess interdisciplinary knowledge; they have a broad, deep, and meaningful cultural understanding; they are prepared for successful integration into the job market; and they are ready to integrate into a diverse, multicultural society.
