Master of Laws in Contract Law (LLM) at Stadio (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

This degree offers advanced, specialised study in Contract Law. Designed for individuals seeking to deepen their legal expertise, this programme provides an in-depth exploration of complex contractual issues and their application within the South African legal landscape. The curriculum is meticulously structured to equip students with a sophisticated understanding of contract law theory and application thereof through core modules comprising of Advanced Contract Law, Consumer Protection Law, Law of Sale & Lease, and Interpretation & Drafting of Contracts.

Faculty: School of Law | Duration: 1.5 years | Study mode: distance | Location: Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Curriculum modules include Advanced Contract Law, Interpretation and Drafting of Contracts, Law of Sale and Lease, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped for jobs such as Attorney Specialising In Contract Law, Advocate Specialising In Contract Law, Academic Specialising In Contract Law, Legal Counsellor Specialising In Contract Law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE MASTER OF LAWS IN CONTRACT LAW (LLM) ARE: A Bachelor of Laws degree on NQF level 8 with an average of 60% across all modules on the degree. If a student did not obtain the required average of 60%, but has a proven record of relevant work experience, an admissions examination may be required OR a portfolio consisting of recent research-based essays, assignments, or relevant work may be required. Applicants must have completed a Legal Research Module on NQF level 8 as part of the Bachelor of Laws. Bridging course: If an applicant does not comply with this requirement, they must first complete STADIO’s Legal Research Methodology module (a semester module offered on NQF level 8).

Contact Learning qualifications run from February to November, with the full-year tuition fee due by 28 February.

Distance Learning qualifications register per semester, with semester 1 payments due 31 March and semester 2 payments due 31 August; the second-semester intake for the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching and the Higher Certificates in Education Assistance and Pre-School Education runs August to May.

Applications are open for 2027 Contact Learning and 2027 Distance Learning qualifications and are made online through the Apply Now page; downloadable application forms are available for selected Distance Learning qualifications.

Apply through the official page: https://studentportal.stadio.ac.za

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