Bachelor of Laws at Nelson Mandela University

· The LLB degree prepares students for entry into legal practice, into a wide range of other careers which require the application of law, and for post-graduate studies in law. The purpose of the LLB is to offer a broad education that develops well-rounded graduates with: o a knowledge and appreciation of the values and principles enshrined in the Constitution; o a critical understanding of theories, concepts, principles, ethics, perspectives, methodologies, and procedures of the discipline of law; o ability to apply the above appropriately to academic, professional and career contexts; and o capacity to be accountable and take responsibility in academic, professional, and relevant societal contexts. · The purpose of this generic LLB qualification is to assist employers, professional associations, curriculum developers and learning-programme providers, education and training bodies, accrediting bodies and moderators, and students and their families, to understand factors determining the level and nature of the LLB qualification.

Faculty: Law  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

· The LLB degree prepares students for entry into legal practice, into a wide range of other careers which require the application of law, and for post-graduate studies in law. The purpose of the LLB is to offer a broad education that develops well-rounded graduates with: o a knowledge and appreciation of the values and principles enshrined in the Constitution; o a critical understanding of theories, concepts, principles, ethics, perspectives, methodologies, and procedures of the discipline of law; o ability to apply the above appropriately to academic, professional and career contexts; and o capacity to be accountable and take responsibility in academic, professional, and relevant societal contexts. Total credits 502.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Lawyer.

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