Faculty of Law

Faculty ofLaw

The following academic programmes are presented by the faculty:
Undergraduate degrees

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) with law subjects
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with law subjects

Master’s degrees
Master of Laws (LLM) Dissertation

• Oral examination after approval of research proposal
• Dissertation in Afrikaans or English on the approved topic of the studnet’s choice

Master of Laws (LLM) Coursework
The following programmes are presented:

• Labour Law
• Estate Law
• International Trade Law
• Environmental Law and Governance
• Comparative Child Law
• Criminal Law and Procedure

Doctorates (All modules)

• Oral examination after approval of research proposal
• Thesis in Afrikaans or English on the approved topic of the student’s choic

Faculty of Law Courses

Faculty of Law

Short Learning Programmes

SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES IN MEDIATION
Any member of the public may enrol for any of these courses, should they comply with the admission criteria for the specific programme. Both programmes have been approved by the NWU Institutional Committee on Academic Standards. They comply with the prescribed 40 hour formal training and standards set by the court annexed mediation rules as one of the requirements for registration as a mediator.
We will gladly offer any of these as an in-house training programme adapted to your particular needs-

Faculty of Law

PRACTICAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
The Law Clinic offers a variety of Short Learning Programmes aimed at developing practical skills needed in the legal profession.
All these ourses have been approved by the NWU Institutional Committee on Academic Standards.  The courses are offered to legal practitioners, candidate legal practitioners, social or welfare workers, paralegals and students.
We prefer to schedule in-house training on dates that suit your company. Registration forms available on request.
Enquiries: Ms Lizelle Du Pisani 018 297 5341

Faculty of Law Contact