Bachelor of Laws: Part-time (LLB)

SAQA

73013

NQF Level

Duration

6 Years

CAO Code

KN-H-BLZ

Closing Date

30 September

Overview

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN’s) Part-time LLB Programme offers aspiring legal practitioners a convenient way of obtaining an undergraduate law degree through part-time study. The LLB degree is offered on a part-time basis by the School of Law, via the Centre for Extended Legal Studies (CELS) and provides a flexible option for individuals who are not able to attend lectures during working hours.

UKZN’s LLB degree, which is fully accredited by the Council on Higher Education, is the core qualification for legal practitioners (attorneys and advocates) and, in addition, is a valuable qualification for a wide range of other careers in business, public administration and allied fields.

Admission criteria

Who should apply?

Ideal candidates for the PT LLB are individuals with a strong interest in the field of law and justice, either with the view of becoming a legal practitioner (attorney or advocate) or furthering his / her development in a related field of work.

Admission to the Programme will depend primarily on academic merit. A Prior degree is not required.:

If the applicant’s highest qualification is an NSC degree, i.e. Matric, then we will require:
A minimum APS of 32, excluding Life Orientation;
English (Home Language) at Level 5, or English (First Additional Language) at Level 6;
Maths at Level 3 or Mathematical Literacy at Level 5;
Endorsement or University Exemption on the applicant’s Matriculation Certificate.
If the applicant has one or more recognised tertiary qualifications, the application will be evaluated primarily on the basis of this/these qualifications, taking account of their nature, level and other relevant factors.
Relevant working experience may also be considered in appropriate cases.

Please note: that places in the programme are limited, and meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee admission. In the event of oversubscription, preference may be given to applicants living and working within KwaZulu-Natal.

For more information on the Part-time LLB Programme, download the PT LLB brochure or email us at PT-LLBqueries@ukzn.ac.za .

How to Apply

The following documents must be uploaded with your application:

Detailed CV
Letter of motivation indicating why you are interested in this programme and whether your studies will be self-funded or paid for by a sponsor or bursary.
Proof of payment of application fee.
Certified copy of ID
Certified copy of Matric Certificate
Certified copy of ALL Tertiary Certificates
Full Academic Transcripts from ALL tertiary institutions where you have studied
Certificates of good conduct from previous educational institution(s)
Proof of fee clearance from previous educational Institution(s)

Kindly note that applications submitted with incomplete information/documentation and/ or without payment of the correct application fee cannot be considered and may be summarily declined. Please ensure that you have all documents to hand before you start the application process.

Method of teaching

The programme (which is based at Howard College Campus, DBN) will be delivered primarily by means of online teaching, making use of the University’s online learning platform and applications such as Zoom. This will require students to have access to a stable internet connection and a suitable computer (desktop or laptop – not just a smartphone) provided at their own cost. Students will also need to be adequately computer literate.

Please note: Assessments during the semester will take place primarily by means of online assessments (test and assignments) however the final examinations for each module (including any supplementaries and/or special exams) must be written on campus. Students will therefore need to travel to Howard College campus for examination purposes.