Bachelor of Laws

This qualification recognises the skills and knowledge expected of stakeholders or individuals seeking positions in the law environment. The programme is designed to equip students for the demands of the legal and academic environments in democratic South Africa, as well as taking responsibility in relevant societal contexts.

The Bachelor of Laws degree is aimed at producing competent, skilled and dynamic legal graduates, equipped with a firm knowledge and understanding of the relevant legal principles. It furthermore provides the foundation for Master’s level study and develops research capacity in the methodology and techniques of the discipline.

Flexibility is provided with a choice of electives such as Intellectual Property Law, Law Related to Business Distress and Legal Strategy, in order for graduates to specialise in specific fields of the law.

FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES:

The programme provides access to the legal industry to individuals who want to practice as legal practitioners. The programme also serves the entry qualification into a Master of Laws (LLM).

SUPPORT OFFERED:

Distance learning students have access to STADIO’s student support services via the learning management system. Students can access a range of presentations and online support initiatives aimed at success and wellness. At the start of the semester, new students will be invited to join the online student orientation programme to familiarise themselves with the services offered by STADIO. 

STADIO, in partnership with SADAG, has a dedicated STADIO student helpline providing students with free telephonic counselling, information, referrals, and support. Students will also have access to general counselling services.

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) PROFESSIONAL ARE:

• a Senior Certificate (SC) with degree endorsement; or

• a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 50% in four 20-credit subjects, and a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or 50% in English First Additional Language (students who did not 50% in English First Additional Language have to complete a bridging module in English); or

• a National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V)) with a minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects including English; and minimum 60% in four vocational subjects; or

• a Higher Certificate (NQF 5), Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) or Diploma (NQF 6) in the field of law, management or commerce.

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Students who completed the programme will be able to:

1. Apply the knowledge base, theory, methodology of discipline and application relevant to the field.

2. Implement the values and principles of law as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.

3. Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical reasoning as required in the law profession.

4. Apply the law accurately in a range of environments including professional and career contexts.

5. Act as responsible South African and global citizens.