Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Pretoria is a four-year undergraduate professional law degree that qualifies graduates to practise as attorneys or advocates in South Africa's legal system after completing the required practical training. The programme covers all major areas of South African law including constitutional, criminal, contract, property, commercial, labour, administrative, and family law — developing the legal reasoning, research, and advocacy skills required by the Legal Practice Council. It is generally recommended that students first complete either the three-year Bachelor of Arts specialising in Law or Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Law before proceeding to the LLB, though direct entry is possible. UP's Faculty of Law is one of South Africa's most prestigious, producing graduates sought by major law firms, government, and the judiciary.

Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Additional Language: Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy: Level 4 (50-59%); APS: 35 (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy50%Required

Career Prospects

Attorney – Advise and represent clients in civil, commercial, criminal, or family law matters at South African law firms including the Big Five law firms, after completing articles and admission by the Legal Practice Council.
Advocate – Appear before South African courts as a specialist litigator after completing pupillage and admission to the Bar through the General Council of the Bar.
State Prosecutor – Prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the state at South African Magistrates’ or High Courts within the National Prosecuting Authority.
In-House Legal Counsel – Advise major South African corporates, SOEs, or mining companies on legal risk, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
Judge / Magistrate – Adjudicate cases in South Africa’s court system after extensive legal practice and appointment through the Judicial Service Commission or Magistrates Commission.

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