Master of Laws (Jurisprudence) at University of South Africa

Entry requirements

A South African LLB degree with a minimum average of 60%, or a foreign LLB degree of minimum 4 years' duration with a minimum average of 60%, or a B Proc with a minimum average of 60% or a Postgraduate Diploma in Law on NQF level 8 with a minimum average of 60%, or a foreign LLB degree of minimum 3 years' duration and 4 LLB modules selected from the NQF level 8 modules in the LLB degree of which one must be the compulsory research module with a minimum average of 60% or a foreign LLM. Candidates may also apply for admission via recognition of prior learning (RPL). Option 1: The minimum requirement to apply for direct access to LLM through RPL is NQF level 8 qualification in cognate discipline (e.g. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Law, BCom (Honours) 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 NQF level 7 qualification in cognate discipline (e.g. Diploma in Law, Bachelor of Arts in Law, BCom in Law, or similar qualification) and have at least 10 years relevant work experience (of which 5 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 a 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. Candidates will be accepted on the following criteria: suitability and viability of the intended research; adequate supervisory capacity and ...