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Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | UFH

APS Required

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Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Fort Hare is a four-year professional degree offered at an institution with a profound legal and political history — many of South Africa's liberation struggle leaders studied at UFH. This programme prepares graduates for careers in the legal profession across the advocates' profession, the attorneys' profession, prosecution, the magistracy, corporate law, and academia. UFH's location in the Eastern Cape provides students with exposure to the legal challenges facing rural and historically disadvantaged communities, developing socially conscious legal professionals.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50% (Level 4)
Mathematics: 40% (Level 3) or Mathematical Literacy: 50% (Level 4) or Technical Mathematics: 50% (Level 4)
APS: 30

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics40%Required

Career Prospects

  1. Attorney
    Provide legal advice, draft legal documents, and represent clients in court on matters such as civil, criminal, or corporate law. Attorneys work in private law firms, government agencies, or independently.

  2. Advocate
    Specialise in litigation and represent clients in higher courts, presenting legal arguments and defending cases. Advocates typically work independently or as part of a bar association.

  3. Corporate Legal Advisor
    Offer legal counsel to businesses, ensuring compliance with regulations, handling contracts, and advising on corporate governance. Legal advisors work in corporations, financial institutions, and consulting firms.

  4. Legal Researcher
    Conduct in-depth research on laws, policies, and case precedents to assist in legal decision-making and policy development. Legal researchers work in universities, law firms, government agencies, and NGOs.

  5. Judge/Magistrate
    Preside over court proceedings, interpret laws, and make judicial decisions in legal disputes. Judges and magistrates work in courts at various levels after gaining substantial legal experience.

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