North West University LLB
North West University LLB, The Faculty of Law is proud of the quality and standard of its postgraduate programmes, the lecturers involved and its graduates. We strive to prepare graduates for successful careers in the various fields of legal practice, as well as to participate effectively in the academic programmes of other South African and foreign law faculties.
General Information
Duration: 4 years
Method of Delivery: Full Time
Qualification code: 6DE H01
Curriculum code Mafikeng Campus: R401M
Curriculum code Potchefstroom Campus: R401P
Compulsory courses during study period:
Method of Delivery: Full Time
Qualification code: 6DE H01
Curriculum code Mafikeng Campus: R401M
Curriculum code Potchefstroom Campus: R401P
Compulsory courses during study period:
- 36 law modules;
- 5 language and language skills modules;
- 2 practical law modules and
- Research report
Admission requirements
Limited electives in year IV.
- APS of 30;
- Mathematics is a strong recommendation and
- Language of instruction on Home Language level passed on performance level 4 (50-59%) OR language of instruction on First Additional Language level passed on performance level 5 (60-69%).
Subject groups
The following subject groups exist in order to assist in the academic administration of the programme:
- Private Law
- Public Law
- Mercantile Law
- Criminal and Procedural Law
SITE OF DELIVERY
- Mafikeng Campus
- Potchefstroom Campus
Career opportunities
- Attorney
- Advocate
- State Prosecutor
- Magistrate
- Commercial Sector
- Legal Advisor
Curriculum
The curriculum for LLB can be viewed here.