Can I become a lawyer in the UAE if I've lived in the UAE my whole life?

If you have the license, yes.

Emirati Nationality is mandatory.

Hello

You must hold Emirati citizenship, one of the conditions of acceptance.

Dear User,

In order to obtain become a practicing lawyer, you must obtain a practicing certificate. The requirements of such are that you must be:

1) A UAE National

2) at least 21 years of age

3) certificate from an accredited university and

4) have undergone practical legal training.

However, non-UAE nationals can become legal consultants.

Kind regards,

KHA advocates

The lawyer must be a UAE national and a non-Emirati is not entitled to work in the legal profession but you can work as a legal consultant in law firms.