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