Doctor of Laws (Mercantile Law) at University of South Africa

Entry requirements

An LLM degree with a minimum average of 65%. Candidates may also apply for admission via recognition of prior learning (RPL). Option 1: The minimum requirement to apply for direct access to LLD through RPL is NQF level 9 qualification in cognate discipline (e.g. MTech of Law, Master of Arts in Law, MCom in Law, or similar qualification). Applicants should have at least 5 years working experience in the field of law and/or legal practice. Option 2: Applicants who would like to apply for admission through RPL must hold a LLB Degree and have at least 20 years relevant work experience (of which 10 years should be at management level) in the field of law and/or legal practice in which they would like to apply for admission to the qualification.For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl All students with foreign qualifications, including those with qualifications from African countries, must have their qualifications evaluated at SAQA. (www.saqa.org.za) In addition to the above requirements, applicants must submit a transcript or an academic record, as well as a document describing their intended research. Candidates will be accepted on the following criteria: suitability and viability of the intended research; adequate supervisory capacity and research expertise in the discipline or department; and an approved selection procedure, which is in line with Unisa's policies on equality and diversity in the discipline or department.