- General supervision of the Faculty and follow-up of its educational and administrative work.
- Implementing University policies and regulations and the decisions of the University Council and the Faculty Council.
- Chairing the Faculty Council, conducting its meetings, and following up the implementation of its decisions.
- Supervising academic programmes in Sharia and Law specialisations, and reviewing, developing their plans and courses.
- Following up the performance of academic staff and encouraging them to develop their scholarly, teaching and research skills.
- Supervising scholarly research and encouraging studies and research in Islamic Sharia and law.
- Strengthening academic and judicial cooperation with universities, faculties, and judicial, legal and Sharia institutions.
- Supervising students’ practical training, especially training in the courts, public prosecutions and legal consultancy.
- Preparing the Faculty’s annual plans, following up their implementation, and submitting periodic reports to the University administration.
- Addressing academic and administrative problems facing students or academic staff in accordance with the systems and regulations.
- Representing the Faculty before official and academic bodies within the powers granted to the Dean.
- Organising scholarly seminars and lectures that serve the Faculty’s specialisations and the community.