Extended Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at University of Northwest

Extended LLB is when the law modules are spread over a period of five years rather than four. In the first year, specific modules are included which bridge the gap between school and university and will enhance the skills needed to be able to successfully complete the degree.

Admission Requirement

NS(C) OR NC(V) for degree studies, OR with full matriculation exemption;

Home language level 4 AND First Additional Language level 4

Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematics literacy level 5

Academic Average 55%

SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests, and psychometric assessment

PLACEMENT: Scholastic achievements, the results of a placement process, adherence to the
requirements set by the Faculty of Law

DURATION: 5 years

Job Opportunities

Attorney

Advocate

State Prosecutor

Magistrate

Commercial Sector

Legal Advisor

What are the 4 types of law?

Law is divided into four broad categories. These types of law are tort law, contract law, property law, and criminal law.

Can LLB be done while working?

No, the Law Courses Comes under the Bar Council of South Africa. 

You cannot study the LLB course while doing a job. There is no distance mode LLB available in No, the Law Courses Comes under the Bar Council of South Africa.

However, some certificate & pg diploma courses are available in some universities under distance mode.

What is the age limit for LLB?

LLB aspirants’ upper age limit of 20 years for entry to the five year LLB program and 30 years for the three year LLB is back as per the Bar Council of South Africa s (BCI) latest circular sent to law schools and now uploaded on its website, as first reported by Bar and Bench.