The Bachelor of Laws at Walter Sisulu University is a four-year LLB degree at the Mthatha campus that provides students with the knowledge, skills, and values of South African law and the legal system. It prepares graduates for entry into legal practice, public and private sector careers requiring application of the law, and postgraduate studies in law. As one of a limited number of universities in the Eastern Cape offering LLB training, WSU plays a vital role in producing legal professionals for a province historically underserved by the legal profession, including attorneys, advocates, and public sector legal advisers.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 60–69% (Level 5)
Mathematics: 40–49% (Level 3) OR Mathematical Literacy: 50–59% (Level 4)
APS: 26
Attorney – Advise clients on legal matters, draft contracts, and represent clients in court, working for law firms, as a sole practitioner, or as in-house counsel for corporations and government entities.
Advocate – Appear in the High Court, the Supreme Court of Appeal, or the Constitutional Court, specialising in litigation, arbitration, or advisory work after completing pupillage.
Prosecutor (National Prosecuting Authority) – Prosecute criminal matters in Magistrates’ and High Courts as an NPA state advocate, playing a central role in South Africa’s criminal justice system.
Legal Adviser (Government or Corporates) – Provide legal guidance to municipalities, state-owned entities, or private companies on contracts, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Magistrate – Adjudicate civil and criminal matters in the Magistrates’ Court following appointment by the Magistrates Commission, a senior role in South Africa’s access-to-justice infrastructure.
