Curriculum BLLB02

Bachelor Of Laws BLLB02 Stream
The programme is offered on the Turfloop Campus as Full Time Contact.

It has a 4 year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level .
Admission Requirements
For admission requirements, please consult the University of Limpopo admission policy and prospectus (Undergraduate and
Postgraduate), where applicable.
Curriculum
Credits
Module Name Code Possible Major
SAQA HEMIS
YEAR LEVEL 1
YEAR MODULES
COMPULSORY
Foundation English For Basic Aca. Literacy HFEA000 N 24 0.098
Total Credits: YEAR 24 0.098
1ST SEMESTER MODULES
COMPULSORY
Foundation Basic Numeracy For Law Practice CFNL001 N 8 0.033
Historical Foundations Of South African Law CJUA011 N 12 0.048
Foundation In Life Skills HFLS001 N 12 0.048
Computer Literacy SCLA011 N 12 0.048
ELECTIVE Choose Modules
Introduction To Business Management A CBMA011 N 12 0.048
Nature, Content & Scope Of Public Adm CPUB011 N 12 0.048
Introduction To Criminology HCRI011 N 12 0.048
Introduction To Political Science HPOL011 N 12 0.048
Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER
2ND SEMESTER MODULES
COMPULSORY
Foundation Basic Numeracy For Law Practice CFNL002 N 8 0.033
Introduction To Contemporary Sa Law CJUA012 N 12 0.048
Foundation In Life Skills HFLS002 N 12 0.048
Introduction To Business Management B CBMA012 N 12 0.048
Co-Requisite - CBMA011
Structuring And Functioning Of Public Admin CPUB012 N 12 0.048
Co-Requisite - CPUB011
Introduction To Focus Areas In Criminology HCRI012 Y 12 0.048
Co-Requisite - HCRI011
Introduction To Political Science HPOL012 N 12 0.048
Co-Requisite - HPOL011
Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER
Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 1
YEAR LEVEL 2
COMPULSORY
Foundation In Legal Practice And Skills CFLA001 Y 16 0.064
Law Of Persons CLAP011 Y 12 0.048
Introduction To Public Law CPEA001 Y 12 0.048
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Introduction To Private Law CPLA001 Y 12 0.048
English And African Literature In English HENA011 N 12 0.048
Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER 64 0.256
COMPULSORY
Family Law CFML012 Y 12 0.048
Introduction To Criminal Justice CJUA002 Y 12 0.049
Legal Skills CJUB012 Y 12 0.049
Introduction To Mercantile Law CMLA002 Y 12 0.049
Introduction To Western Literature HENA012 N 12 0.049
Pre-Requisite - HENA011
Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER 60 0.244
Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 2 124 0.500
YEAR LEVEL 3
COMPULSORY
Principles Of Criminal Law CJUA021 N 8 0.066
South African Indigenous Law CJUB021 N 12 0.100
Criminal Procedure A CJUC021 Y 8 0.066
Constitutional Law CONA021 N 12 0.100
Principles Of Contract Law CPLB021 N 12 0.100
Law Of Property CPLD021 Y 12 0.100
COMPULSORY
Administrative Law CALD022 Y 12 0.100
Criminal Law - Specific Crimes CJUA022 Y 8 0.067
Criminal Procedure B CJUB022 Y 8 0.067
Insurance Law CMLB022 Y 12 0.100
Legal Ethics CPEA022 Y 8 0.067
Specific Contracts CPLB022 Y 8 0.067
YEAR LEVEL 4
COMPULSORY
Civil Procedure A CCIA031 Y 12 0.094
Law Of Evidence A CEVA031 Y 12 0.094
Banking Law CMLD031 Y 12 0.094
Insolvency Law CMLE031 Y 8 0.062
Constitutional And Statutory Interpretation CPEA031 Y 12 0.094
Law Of Succession CPLB031 Y 12 0.094
COMPULSORY
Civil Procedure B CCIA032 Y 12 0.094
Law Of Evidence B CEVA032 Y 12 0.094
Jurisprudence CJUA032 Y 12 0.094
Principles Of Labour Law CMLD032 Y 8 0.062
Research Methodology For Law Studies CPEA032 Y 8 0.062
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Law Of Delict CPLC032 Y 8 0.062
YEAR LEVEL 5
YEAR MODULES
COMPULSORY
Practical Legal Course CPRA040 Y 20 0.167
Pre-Requisite - CCIA031
Pre-Requisite - CCIA032
Pre-Requisite - CJUB022
Academic Research (Law) CRRA040 Y 20 0.167
Pre-Requisite - CPEA032
Research For Legal Portfolio CRRB040 Y 20 0.167
Pre-Requisite - CPEA032
Total Credits: YEAR
COMPULSORY
Business Entities CMLC041 Y 12 0.100
Tax Law CMLD041 Y 8 0.067
International Law CPUB041 Y 12 0.100
Advanced Criminal Practice CJUB041 Y 8 0.066
Cyber Law CMLE041 Y 8 0.066
Advanced Labour Law CMLF041 Y 8 0.066
Pre-Requisite - CMLD032
Advanced Public Law CPEB041 Y 8 0.066
Pre-Requisite - CONA021
Administration Of Deceased Estates CPLB041 Y 8 0.066
Pre-Requisite - CPLB031
Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER
COMPULSORY
Environmental And Mining Law CPEA042 Y 12 0.100
Human Rights Law CPEB042 Y 12 0.100
Intellectual Property Law CPLD042 Y 8 0.067
Alternative Dispute Resolution CMLB042 Y 8 0.066
Bookkeeping For Legal Practitioners CMLD042 Y 8 0.066
Conflict Of Laws CPLB042 Y 8 0.066
Social Security Law CPLE042 Y 8 0.066
Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER
Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 5
Total Credits: Bachelor Of Laws
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW CALD022

Content
Schedule Sessions per week

Lectures Practicals Tutorials Seminars
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4 0 0 0
Assessment
Formative Assessment Min formative assessment mark for exam admission 40%
Weighting towards final mark 60%
Summative Assessment Minimum summative assessment mark 40%
Min Final Assessment mark to pass (%) 50%
Lecturer:
Department: PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT A CBMA011

Content

4 0 1 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT B CBMA012

Content
This introductory Module introduces the student to the science of business management. It gives an overview and the
classification of the study material of business management. In this instance, the total field of business management is
divided into several functions or management areas. These functional areas are briefly identified. The functional areas that
are examined include the following: The marketing function, the public relations function, the financial function, the
production and operational function, and the purchasing function
4 0 1 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CIVIL PROCEDURE A CCIA031

Content
The module covers civil procedure in the Magistrates’ Courts. It introduces students to: Service of processes and pleadings,
joinder of parties and claims, pre- trial court procedures discovery of documents and evidence, preparation for trial, appeal
and review, execution of judgments, debt collection and administration orders.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
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Lecturer:
Department: JURISPR CRIM PROCED LEGAL PLUR
CIVIL PROCEDURE B CCIA032

Content
The module deals with civil procedure in the high court. It covers matters such as jurisdiction, service of processes, joinder
of parties and claims, application procedure, preliminary motions, multiple claims and parties, action procedure, pleadings,
amendments of pleadings, summary judgment, trial and preparation for it, provisional sentence, reviews, appeals, Supreme
Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court Practice.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
LAW OF EVIDENCE A CEVA031

Content
This module covers the Introduction to and Basic Concepts of Law of Evidence as well as the Admission of Relevant
Evidence. It further covers Exclusion of relevant evidence (Privilege and Unconstitutionally obtained evidence)
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
LAW OF EVIDENCE B CEVA032

Content
This module covers a range of evidence doctrines including Hearsay Evidence, the Admissibility and Proof of Detrimental
Statements (Admissions, Confessions) the various Kinds of evidence and the Presentation thereof, Witnesses, the Weight
of evidence as well as the Standard and Burden of proof.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
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Lecturer:
FOUNDATION IN LEGAL PRACTICE AND SKILLS CFLA001

Content

4 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
FAMILY LAW CFML012

Content
The legal consequences of family relationships amongst others engagement, marriage, the invariable consequences of civil
marriages, matrimonial property law, divorce, patrimonial consequences thereof, maintenance of spouses and/or children,
the interest of children after divorce, parental rights and responsibilities in respect of a child including care, contact and
guardianship on the basis of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005.
-Explain what private law and family law entails.
-Distinguish between the wide and narrow sense of the concept “family”.
-Define the concept “engagement” and the legal requirements for the engagement and
the termination of the engagement as well as the consequences of an engagement and termination thereof.
- Explain the principle of “seduction”?
-List and discuss the legal requirements for the conclusion of a valid civil marriage.
--Distinguish between a void and a voidable marriage.
-Define the concept “putative marriage”.
-Discuss and explain the various consequences of a marriage.
-Compare and discuss the requirements for and the consequences of the various matrimonial property systems.
-Calculate the accrual on the basis of certain facts.
-Explain how to change the matrimonial property system in terms of the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984.
-List and briefly discuss the ways of dissolution of a civil marriage and the consequences thereof.
-Explain what is meant by reasonable maintenance needs.
-Describe the factors which are taken into account when determining the surviving spouse’s reasonable maintenance
needs.
-Explain the concept of divorce, legal requirements and all relevant aspects related to divorce.
-Identify the relevant Acts which protect the children’s interests.
-Discuss the legal principles and criteria: “the best interests of the child”, guardianship, care (custody), “contact” (access),
parental responsibilities and rights, a parenting plan,
Adoption, “judicial interference with parental responsibilities and rights” and the duty of support in respect of a child.
- Discuss the main features of the Childrens Act 38 of 2005, Divorce Act 70 of 1979 and the Recognition of Customary
Marriages Act 120 of 1998.
-List the requirements for the conclusion of a valid customary marriage.
-Explain whether lobolo is regarded as a requirement.
-Explain the effect of non-registration of a customary marriage and the reasoning behind it.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
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Lecturer:
Department: PRIVATE LAW
FOUNDATION BASIC NUMERACY FOR LAW PRACTICE CFNL001

Content
Foundation in general numerical calculations and problems that are applicable in a law practice and legal documents.
4 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: MERCANTILE AND LABOUR LAW
FOUNDATION BASIC NUMERACY FOR LAW PRACTICE CFNL002

Content
Foundation in general numerical calculations and problems that are applicable in a law practice and legal documents
4 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE CJUA002

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOUTH AFRICAN LAW CJUA011

Content
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4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY SA LAW CJUA012

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW CJUA021

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
CRIMINAL LAW - SPECIFIC CRIMES CJUA022

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
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Lecturer:
JURISPRUDENCE CJUA032
Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
LEGAL SKILLS CJUB012

Content

21 0 4 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
SOUTH AFRICAN INDIGENOUS LAW CJUB021

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE B CJUB022

Content
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4 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
ADVANCED CRIMINAL PRACTICE CJUB041

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE A CJUC021

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
LAW OF PERSONS CLAP011

Content
The focus is on types of subjective rights, the concept of legal personality, the beginning and end of legal subjectivity, status
and various factors affecting and influencing status, such as domicile, age, mental and physical incapacity, prodigality,
insolvency as well as the Constitutional effect on factors affecting a persons’ status. The module covers aspects of custody
and guardianship, rights parents of children born out of wedlock and the presumptions of rebuttal of paternity as well as
recent statutory developments on the subject.
4 0 1 0
Assessment
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Lecturer:
INTRODUCTION TO MERCANTILE LAW CMLA002

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INSURANCE LAW CMLB022

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CMLB042

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
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BUSINESS ENTITIES CMLC041
Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
BANKING LAW CMLD031

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
PRINCIPLES OF LABOUR LAW CMLD032

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
TAX LAW CMLD041

Content

4 0 0 0
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Assessment
Lecturer:
BOOKKEEPING FOR LEGAL PRACTITIONERS CMLD042

Content

4 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INSOLVENCY LAW CMLE031

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
CYBER LAW CMLE041

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
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ADVANCED LABOUR LAW CMLF041

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW CONA021

Content
Constitutional conflicts within co-operative governance with the study of relevant case law. State institutions supporting
constitutional democracy. The Electoral Act and proportional representation.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC LAW CPEA001

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
LEGAL ETHICS CPEA022

Content

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4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY INTERPRETATION CPEA031

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR LAW STUDIES CPEA032

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
ENVIRONMENTAL AND MINING LAW CPEA042

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
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Lecturer:
ADVANCED PUBLIC LAW CPEB041

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
HUMAN RIGHTS LAW CPEB042

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INTRODUCTION TO PRIVATE LAW CPLA001

Content

4 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT LAW CPLB021

Content
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4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
SPECIFIC CONTRACTS CPLB022

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
LAW OF SUCCESSION CPLB031

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
ADMINISTRATION OF DECEASED ESTATES CPLB041

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
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Lecturer:
CONFLICT OF LAWS CPLB042

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
LAW OF DELICT CPLC032

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
LAW OF PROPERTY CPLD021

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW CPLD042

Content
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4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
SOCIAL SECURITY LAW CPLE042

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
PRACTICAL LEGAL COURSE CPRA040

Content

4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
NATURE, CONTENT & SCOPE OF PUBLIC ADM CPUB011

Content
The module traces the development of Public Administration as a discipline and reflects on its Nature and meaning. Various
stages or phases of the development of public Administration are presented as well a
The origins and development of Public Administration as a scientific discipline; Nature and meaning of Public Administration;
Stages/phases of the development of Public Administration and the scientific nature of the discipline; Concepts of the
discipline of Public administration; Theoretical basis of public administration; Schools, approaches, principles and the
environment of Public Administration
s the scientific nature of the discipline. Concepts which form the main content of the discipline of public administration’s
theoretical basis form part as well as the distinction of various schools and approaches, principles and Environment of
Public Administration.
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4 0 1 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
STRUCTURING AND FUNCTIONING OF PUBLIC ADMIN CPUB012

Content
The module presents the structure and functioning of public administration in practice by outlining the processes of public
administration and how they manifest themselves in practice. Functions of public administration are presented as well as the
process involved in public institutions.
The structure and functioning of public administration in practice; The processes of public administration and their
manifestations in practice; Functions of public administration; and, Process involved in public institutions
4 0 1 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
INTERNATIONAL LAW CPUB041

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
ACADEMIC RESEARCH (LAW) CRRA040

Content

2 2 0 0
Assessment
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Lecturer:
RESEARCH FOR LEGAL PORTFOLIO CRRB040

Content

2 2 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY HCRI011

Content
This module introduces students to fundamental criminology covering, inter alia, the role of the media in affecting our
perception of crime; the definitions of crime and criminology and fundamental aspects of criminology, such as methodology
and theory, ideological parameters and practical application. The module also focuses on the definition and role of the
criminal justice system in the control of crime, especially with regard to crime control in South Africa.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: CRIMINOLOGY + CRIMINAL JUSTICE
INTRODUCTION TO FOCUS AREAS IN CRIMINOLOGY HCRI012

Content
This module introduces learners to Juvenile Delinquency, Victimology and Individual Crime Studies.
In Individual Crime Studies, the objective of the module is to focus on the main groups of crime from a South African
perspective.
In Juvenile Delinquency, learners will be introduced to the sociological perspective to conformity, deviance and the juvenile
delinquent; the causes of juvenile delinquency, and the dimensions of juvenile delinquency.
The part dealing with Victimology covers aspects such as the study field and scope of victimology, its historical
development, the definition of the concept victim, theoretical approaches and perspectives in victimology, crime victimisation
risk factors, victim empowerment and support, victimisation prevention, and the victimisation of vulnerable groups such as
women and children.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
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Lecturer:
Department: CRIMINOLOGY + CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ENGLISH AND AFRICAN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH HENA011

Content
Study skills; grammar skills; reading skills; writing skills; an introduction to the African novel and short story through the
study of prescribed texts; an introduction to African poetry; practical application of skills gained in lectures.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: LANGUAGES
INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN LITERATURE HENA012

Content
Integrated grammar skills; advanced reading skills; advanced writing skills and creative writing; an introduction to the
Western novel and short story through the study of prescribed texts; an overview of Western poetry; an introduction to
drama through the study of prescribed one-act plays; practical application of skills gained in lectures.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
FOUNDATION ENGLISH FOR BASIC ACA. LITERACY HFEA000

Content
Dictionary use, English Grammar-parts of speech and English tenses, Writing process, Punctuation and mechanics,
4 0 0 0
Assessment
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Lecturer:
FOUNDATION IN LIFE SKILLS HFLS001

Content
7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE
2 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
FOUNDATION IN LIFE SKILLS HFLS002

Content

2 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE HPOL011

Content
This module examines the different interpretations of the term ‘politics’ and introduces students to different political systems
and regimes. The module will analyse the organs of the state as well as political parties, elections and voting systems.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: CULTURAL AND POLITICAL STUDIES
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE HPOL012

Content
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4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: CULTURAL AND POLITICAL STUDIES
COMPUTER LITERACY SCLA011

Content

0 2 4 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE
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The programme is offered on the Turfloop Campus as Full Time Contact.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW CALD022

Schedule Sessions per week

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT A CBMA011

Schedule Sessions per week

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT B CBMA012

CIVIL PROCEDURE A CCIA031

CIVIL PROCEDURE B CCIA032

LAW OF EVIDENCE A CEVA031

LAW OF EVIDENCE B CEVA032

FOUNDATION IN LEGAL PRACTICE AND SKILLS CFLA001

Schedule Sessions per week

FAMILY LAW CFML012

FOUNDATION BASIC NUMERACY FOR LAW PRACTICE CFNL001

FOUNDATION BASIC NUMERACY FOR LAW PRACTICE CFNL002

INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE CJUA002

Schedule Sessions per week

HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOUTH AFRICAN LAW CJUA011

Schedule Sessions per week

INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY SA LAW CJUA012

Schedule Sessions per week

PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW CJUA021

Schedule Sessions per week

CRIMINAL LAW - SPECIFIC CRIMES CJUA022

Schedule Sessions per week

Schedule Sessions per week

LEGAL SKILLS CJUB012

Schedule Sessions per week

SOUTH AFRICAN INDIGENOUS LAW CJUB021

Schedule Sessions per week

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE B CJUB022

ADVANCED CRIMINAL PRACTICE CJUB041

Schedule Sessions per week

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE A CJUC021

Schedule Sessions per week

LAW OF PERSONS CLAP011

INTRODUCTION TO MERCANTILE LAW CMLA002

Schedule Sessions per week

INSURANCE LAW CMLB022

Schedule Sessions per week

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CMLB042

Schedule Sessions per week

Schedule Sessions per week

BANKING LAW CMLD031

Schedule Sessions per week

PRINCIPLES OF LABOUR LAW CMLD032

Schedule Sessions per week

TAX LAW CMLD041

Schedule Sessions per week

BOOKKEEPING FOR LEGAL PRACTITIONERS CMLD042

Schedule Sessions per week

INSOLVENCY LAW CMLE031

Schedule Sessions per week

CYBER LAW CMLE041

Schedule Sessions per week

ADVANCED LABOUR LAW CMLF041

Schedule Sessions per week

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW CONA021

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC LAW CPEA001

Schedule Sessions per week

LEGAL ETHICS CPEA022

Schedule Sessions per week