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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Laws 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15577  Bachelor of Laws 
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree(Min 480)  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2034-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
To prepare the learner for a career in law as practising attorney or legal advisor/administrator (also prosecutor/magistrate) in the public or private sector, who can function as an independent accountable professional in a diverse and multicultural society.

To provide qualifiers with the theory, application (practical skills) and values of law and the legal profession.

To provide qualifiers with opportunities to pursue specialised areas in the field of law, through obtaining specialised and/or higher qualifications (the qualification serving as a foundation for further legal studies).

To provide South Africa with: Competent lawyers and legal advisors, for society in general, for government, commerce and industry;
Academic lawyers/scholars/researchers. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of prior learning

B. JURIS, B. PROC; other first degree. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
GENERAL STATEMENTS
  • The qualified learner will have the knowledge, competence and skills to:
    enter into legal practice;
    function as a legal advisor, officer of the court, or any other officer in the administration of justice.
  • The qualified learner will further have an understanding of, a commitment to and respect for the rule of law, natural justice, the protection of human rights, social and commercial morality;
  • And will at all times strive towards the maintenance of the highest professional and ethical standards.

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
    Learners will demonstrate:

    1. A sound working knowledge and an in depth understanding of substantive and procedural law, and

    2. A specialised knowledge (at higher levels )in fields of specialisation of their choice

    3. Applied competence in relation to problem solving skills (creative thinking) and advocacy skills to articulate legal argument in written an oral form, and

    4. Basic professional skills, including client interviewing, legal drafting, (i. e. of pleadings, statements, agreements and other legal documents).

    5. Reading, writing and drafting skills (including computer literacy) for purpose of accurately expressing ideas and explaining the application of legal principles to such ideas.

    6. Ability to do basic research for purposes of the above, and for writing legal opinions.

    7. Ability to work effectively as an individual, or in a group/team, to address legal problems.

    OTHER CRITICAL OUTCOMES EMBODIED IN THE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES :

    8. Commitment to tolerance of diversity and a critical appreciation for the role of law in South African society and elsewhere;

    9. Commitment to high professional and ethical standards;

    10. Exploring education and career opportunities, and developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
    		•

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. -

    2. Tracing historical development and philosophical bases of relevant legal principles;
  • Defining and differentiate key concepts;
  • Systematic exposure to relevant principles, theories and procedural rules.

    3. -

    4. -

    5. Analysis of facts related to a legal problem and identification of the essential elements of the problem.
  • Identification, finding (by consulting sources of law, i. e. case law, statutory provisions, legal text books and journals) analysis, interpretation and creative application of legal principles for purposes of solving the problem;
  • Advice/opinions properly communicated by application of appropriate communication principles;
  • Court processes correctly identified and procedural rules applied.

    6. Find and select source materials;
  • Critically read interpret, analyse, systematise and synthesise relevant reading materials; and
  • Draw conclusions which are substantiated by the above;
  • Proper documentation of all the above (i. e. in an opinion) which is linguistically and technically well presented and motivated

    7. Clinical work, moot courts/mock trials, other group work.

    8. -

    9. Understanding and appreciation of professional code and rules effectively communicated by practical legal training case studies and simulated situations.

    10. Education and career opportunities effectively communicated to learners in workshops/practical work.

    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THE PURPOSE OF QUALIFICATION IS ACHIEVED:

    An integrated assessment will be applied at each exit level to assess:
  • Process
  • Substance/knowledge
  • Skills
  • Values

    Any one or combination of more than one of the following will be used to achieve an integrated assessment:

    FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
  • Simulations
  • Moot courts
  • Role plays
  • Case studies/presentations
  • Written/oral/practical examinations
  • Self assessment
  • Peer review
  • Portfolios

    SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
  • Written/oral/practical examinations
  • Dissertation of limited scope 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The programme has a structured curriculum, as approved by the relevant professional bodies; limited articulation options due to structured curriculum;

    Syllabi are standardised which facilitates mobility between institutions and qualifications;

    Horizontally, qualifiers may combine the qualification with any qualification in any other field for purposes of acquiring qualifications/skills of a multidisciplinary nature.

    Vertically the qualification serves as the basis for further studies towards the LLM//LLD. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Professional bodies;

    External Assessors/moderators, chosen in terms of University rules and policy from sister institutions or from recognised research bodies, are qualified in the appropriate area. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    All assessors, appointed in terms of University policy, are experts in the appropriate discipline and module, having at least a Post grad LLB. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Fort Hare 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.