Bachelor of Laws at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

This is a 4-year degree which dedicates time to criminal codes, learning how to summarise information and cases. Students also spend a lot of time learning legal principles. It fosters an appreciation of the critical imperatives, concepts, paradigms, principles and processes upon which the legal discipline is anchored.

Faculty: Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Law | Duration: 4 years | Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Career options listed on the page include candidate attorney; Legal clerk; arbiter; law enforcer; Associate Attorney; Employee Relations Manager; Legal Assistant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 28. Senior Certificate: • A pass with symbol D (SG) or E (HG) in English and IsiXhosa and any other school subjects will be required for admission. • 4 (50-59%) Additional language (Second language). APS of 28 Mature age exemption for applicants in possession of the Senior Certificate: As per rule 1.7 of the WSU General Rules & Regulations. RPL: Students in possession of Legal experience and those that have work-related qualifications.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/study-with-us/application-and-registration/how-to-apply-the-process

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