The Bachelor of Laws (LL. B.) is an academic degree achieved for undergraduate studies in Law Sciences. The abbreviation LL. B. stands for Legum Baccalaureus, where LL. is the Latin abbreviation for laws.
General admission requirements
• Write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) AQL
• An NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation)
• See further admission requirements under the programs
• Also see the Faculty’s selection guidelines on www.maties.com > Apply > Admission and selection
An NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation)
• Mathematics 60%
• English Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans Home Language 50% OR
Afrikaans First Additional Language 60% OR English First Additional Language 60%
Admission requirements
For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.
Duration 5 years
Does an LLB make you a lawyer?
After graduating, they must undergo further education and training before they can practice law. However, in some countries, the LLB is a second degree after which graduates are eligible to take the bar exam and become licensed lawyers.
What are the job opportunities after LLB?
Advocate. Advocacy is one of the chief professions chosen by LLB graduates.
Government Services. Students can opt to join Government Services after completing their LLB.
Legal Advisor.
Judiciary.
Teaching.
Legal Outsourcing.
Private Companies.
Higher Education.
The average tenure for legal professionals in South Africa is sitting at two years.
This is how much money lawyers earn in South Africa.
| In-house – Commerce and Industry | 2020 Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 3-6 years’ post-qualified experience | R750 000 – R950 000 |
| 1-3 years’ post-qualified experience | R500 000 – R750 000 |