Law Courses

UNIVERSITY NAMECOURSE NAMEADMISSION REQUIREMENTSCAREER OPPORTUNITIESAPPLICATION CLOSING DATES
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
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BCom: Accounting Science (Law)APS with Maths: 410
Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
Mathematics – 65%
Chartered accountant or registered auditors with additional specialist skills in law2-Aug-24
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
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Higher Certificate: Law EnforcementAPS with Maths: 310
APS with Technical Maths: 325
APS with Maths Literacy: 325
Minimum NSC statutory requirements for higher certificate entry must be met.
English (home language) – 50%, or English (first additional language) – 55%.
Law enforcement officers in the following sectors: municipalities, Department of Forestry, Fisheries, SANParks, South African Police Services, metro police officers and correctional services.2-Aug-24
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
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Dip: Law EnforcementAPS with Maths: 330
APS with Technical Maths: 345
APS with Maths Literacy: 345
Minimum NSC statutory requirements for higher certificate entry must be met.
English (home language) – 55%, or English (first additional language) – 60%.
Upon completion of the Diploma, students will be able to follow career paths in various areas of employment, including municipal law enforcement, building control, forestry, fisheries, SANParks and other environmental agencies, transport (rail and road) and many others. 2-Aug-24
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
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BA (Law)APS with Maths: 390
APS with Technical Maths: 405
APS with Maths Literacy: 405
Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
English (home language) – 65%, or English (first additional language) – 70%.
Mathematics – 50%, or Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy – 75%.
On completion of this degree and a two-year LLB, students will have entry to all branches of the legal profession. Those planning to practice as legal practitioners must, after obtaining the LLB degree, follow it up with specialised practical training and a professional examination. There are also career opportunities in the civil service for public prosecutors and public defenders, while legal advisers are employed in business and government. Experienced legal practitioners may be appointed as magistrates or as judges of the High Court. Alternatively, other career prospects can also include opportunities such as in the office of the family advocate and as officials of the courts.2-Aug-24
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
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BCom (Law)APS with Maths: 390
Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
English (home language) – 65% or English (first additional language) – 70%.
Mathematics – 60%.
Corporate legal advisor or upon completion of this degree and a two-year LLB, students will have entry to all branches of the legal profession. Those planning to practice as legal practitioners must, after obtaining the LLB degree, follow it up with specialised practical training and a professional examination. There are also career opportunities in the civil service for public prosecutors and public defenders, while legal advisers are employed in business and government. Experienced legal practitioners may be appointed as magistrates or as judges of the High Court. Alternatively, other career prospects can also include opportunities such as
company secretary, liquidator, trustee of an insolvent debtor’s estate, and business rescue practitioner.
2-Aug-24
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
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Bachelor of Law (LLB)APS with Maths: 390
Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
English (home language) – 65% or English (first additional language) – 70%.
Mathematics – 50%.
The LLB degree offers entry to all branches of the legal profession. Those planning to practice as attorneys or advocates must after obtaining the LLB degree follow it up with specialized practical training and a professional examination. There are also career opportunities in the civil service for public prosecutors and public defenders, while legal advisers are employed in business and government. Experienced legal practitioners may be appointed as magistrates or as judges of the High Court. There are other career opportunities such as company secretary, liquidator, trustee of an insolvent debtor’s estate, and business rescue practitioner, as well as in the office of the family advocate and as officials of the courts as well.2-Aug-24
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
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Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA in Law) with Psychology with Politics with Industrial PsychologyAPS: 28
NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption; Home Language AND First Additional Language level 5
SELECTION: Placement process and adherence to minimum requirements of the faculty. Academic performance is important. Limited capacity. DURATION: 3 years
Public sector, Commercial sector, Legal Advisor31-Aug-24
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
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Bachelor of Commerce in Law (BCom in Law)APS: 30,
NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption; Home Language AND First Additional Language level 5; Mathematics level 4. SELECTION: Placement process and adherence to minimum requirements of the faculty. Academic performance is important. Limited capacity. DURATION: 3 years
Commercial Sector, Legal Advisor31-Aug-24
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB)APS: 30
NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption; Home Language AND First Additional Language level 5; SELECTION: Placement process and adherence to minimum requirements of the faculty. Academic performance is important. Limited capacity. DURATION: 4 years
Attorney, Advocate, State Prosecutor, Magistrate, Commercial Sector, Legal Advisor31-Aug-24
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
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Extended Bachelor of Laws (LLB)APS: 28
NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption; Home Language AND First Additional Language level 4, SELECTION: Placement process and adherence to minimum requirements of the faculty. Academic performance is important. Limited capacity. DURATION: 5 years
Attorney, Advocate, State Prosecutor, Magistrate, Commercial Sector, Legal Advisor31-Aug-24
WITS UNIVERSITY
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BA with Law - LawAPS 43+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 3
Maths Literacy Level 4
Waitlisting
Applicants with an APS of 40-42 will be wait-listed, subject to place availability.
Future career opportunities after further study:
Advocate
Arbitrator
Attorney
Conveyancer
Judge
Legal Advisor
Mediator
Negotiator
Professional Counsellor
Prosecutor
30-Sep-24
WITS UNIVERSITY
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Bcom Part-Time with LawAPS 43+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
If you want to practise law, you need at least an LLB degree.30-Sep-24
WITS UNIVERSITY
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BCom LawAPS 43+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5
A law degree equips you for many exciting careers in the legal profession, in industry and commerce, or in government and the diplomatic corps. Other areas include: Professional counselling, Negotiation and conflict resolution, Legal officer
Legal, risk and compliance consultant, Compliance officer, Legal advisor
30-Sep-24
WITS UNIVERSITY
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LLB - Bachelor of Laws (LLB)Four-year stream (LFA14)
APS 46+
English Home Language OR Additional First Language Level 6
Mathematics Level 4
Maths Literacy Level 6
A law degree equips you for many exciting careers in the legal profession, in industry and commerce, or in government and the diplomatic corps. Other areas include: Professional counselling, Negotiation and conflict resolution, Legal officer
Legal, risk and compliance consultant, Compliance officer, Legal advisor
30-Sep-24
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
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Dip Management Sciences: Business LawVisit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL
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B A Philosophy, Politics & LawVisit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL
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B LawsVisit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL
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B Laws (p/t)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL
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B A Philosophy, Politics & LawVisit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL
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B LawsVisit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL
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B Laws (p/t)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND
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B LawsVisit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)Visit Central Application Office (https://www.cao.ac.za)30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATE
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BCom (Law)APS: 33
English: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 4 (50%)
Visit: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
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LLB - Bachelor of LawsAPS: 30
English: 5
Judge, Magistrate, Advocate, Attorney, Director of Public, Prosecution, Registrar, Master of High Court, Legal Advisor, Legal Administrative Officer, Labour Consultant, Commissioner30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
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LLB - Bachelor of Laws (Extended Curriculum Programme)APS: 26
English: 5
Judge, Magistrate, Advocate, Attorney, Director of Public, Prosecution, Registrar, Master of High Court, Legal Advisor, Legal Administrative Officer, Labour Consultant, Commissioner30-Sep-24
RHODES UNIVERSITY
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Bachelor of Commerce (BCom): LawAPS: 34-39 (Dean’s discretion)
APS: 40+ (Provisional offer)
English Level 4 (50-59%),
Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%
Visit: https://www.ru.ac.za/30-Sep-24
RHODES UNIVERSITY
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Bachelor of Law (LLB) 4 yearsAPS: 40-44 (Dean’s discretion)
APS: 45+ (Provisional offer)
English Home Language Level 5 (60-69%), English First Additional Language Level 6 (70-79%),
Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics Literacy Level 5 (60-69%)
Visit: https://www.ru.ac.za/30-Sep-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
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BA in LawQualification Code: B4A01Q, APS: 31 with Mathematics OR 32 with Mathematical Literacy, English: 5 (60%+), Additional Language: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 3 (40%), Maths Lit: 4 (50%)Legal Advisor, Careers in Public Administration.31-Oct-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
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BCom in LawQualification Code: B4C01Q, APS: 31 with Mathematics, English: 5 (60%+), Additional Language: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 4 (50%)Legal Advisor, Careers in Commerce.31-Oct-24
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
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LLB (Bachelor of Laws)Qualification Code: B4L03Q, APS: 31 with Mathematics OR 32 with Mathematical Literacy, English: 5 (60%+), Additional Language: 4 (50%), Mathematics: 3 (40%), Maths Lit: 4 (50%)Advocate, Attorney, State Advocate, Legal Advisor, Magistrate, Public Prosecutor.31-Oct-24
WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY
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Bachelor of LawsAPS: 28
4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or First Additional Language
3 (40-49%) for Mathematics or 4 (50-59%) for Mathematical Literacy
The LLB is a 4-year degree that provides students with the knowledge, skills, and values of South African law and the legal system. It prepares students for entry into legal practice, careers that require the application of the law and postgraduate studies in law.31-Oct-24
UNIVERSITY OF MPUMALANGA
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Bachelor of LawsAPS: 33
English: 4, Second Language: 4, Maths: 3, Mathematics Literacy: 4
Visit: https://www.ump.ac.za/ 30-Nov-24
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