Preference will be given to applicants who have obtained their first degree from Rhodes University with a concentration in legal theory. Admission to the LLB following this course is limited in number, and candidates who meet the admission requirements are not necessarily guaranteed a place. Students are encouraged to apply early for admission. www.ru.ac.za/media/rhodesuniversity/content/ombud/documents/2021_08_update_ (2).pdf Students enter this branch with the intention of pursuing a degree program in Law and Humanities OR Law and Business OR Law and Science, leading to a BA/BSocSci or BCom or BSc and then a two-year LLB. The goal of a general education in this area is achieved through the inclusion of courses that ensure that students fully understand at least one discipline outside of law. Students enroll in a BA, BSocSci, BCom or BSc in the first year of study and pursue this degree with legal theory as a major. Trading), where they take non-legal courses as well as two law courses. Students can choose courses from a variety of subjects and there are a variety of permutations. Only in the second year, after receiving enough information to make a correct decision, do students decide which way to go. It also allows students who find in their first year that they are not suitable for a legal career to change their field of study without losing a year of study. PLEASE NOTE: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance! Your application will only be considered for university admission if you are eligible for a bachelor`s degree program AND meet the faculty`s requirements. To be eligible for undergraduate status, learners must complete seven subjects, four of which are compulsory (two languages, life orientation and mathematics or mathematical literacy) and three of the learner`s choice among the subjects offered at school.

The minimum requirements for admission to Rhodes University in 2022 are listed in the table below. Note (a) the point levels required, (b) differences in the skill levels required for proficiency in mathematics, (c) the need to obtain degrees in life sciences and/or natural sciences to obtain a degree in science or pharmacy. Meet faculty requirements: subject requirements and percentage required. The admission requirements are governed by L3.2b. This rule allows admission to the LLB after the first year of study (either for BA, BCom or BSc) in which the student has followed legal theory as one of his courses, provided that he has passed both the fundamental principles of law and the introduction to law with an average of 65% and has achieved an overall average of 65% for his three non-legal courses studied that year. Students enter this branch after completing a bachelor`s degree with no legal subjects or with inadequate law courses to complete the two-year degree. They may be admitted to the Bachelor of Laws in the second year of study, provided they have reached 60% for their majors and subject to the availability of resources. If an applicant has not met this requirement, it is at the discretion of the Dean of the Faculty of Law to admit that person for good cause and subject to the availability of faculty resources. The LLB degree is the minimum academic qualification to practice law in South Africa. At Rhodes, the LLB degree is offered as a four-year program, a two-year program, or a three-year program. Only in exceptional cases, students entering university for the first time will enroll in Rhodes Faculty of Law. During the first year, all prospective LLB students enroll for a general degree from another faculty (humanities, natural sciences or rule L3.4 provides the following: As a general rule, applicants who have achieved at least 60% in their major in legal theory will be admitted to the LLB based on their means.

Academically deserving applicants who hold degrees from other universities may apply for admission to this program by applying to the university for admission and indicating the LLB as their preference. The Dean of the Faculty of Law has the discretion to admit internal and external candidates who do not meet academic requirements, for good cause and subject to the availability of faculty resources. Applicants who do not have a degree may be admitted to the Bachelor of Laws in the second year of study, provided that they have both successfully completed the law courses offered in the first year of study (Fundamentals of Law and Introduction to Law) with an average of 60% and have obtained an overall average of 60% for three non-legal study programs studied that year. (Students who do not meet these criteria must complete the five-year path.) For simplicity, these requirements are listed below, starting with the recommended itinerary as set out in (3) above, followed by the other available options: Details on the structure of studies, the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws and the content of the various courses can be found in the Faculty of Law section of the academic calendar. This information can also be found on the faculty`s website: The prerequisite for admission to the profession of lawyer is compliance with the requirements of § 24 of the Law on Legal Practice 28 of 2014. Interested parties are referred to the Act and must familiarize themselves with all the requirements set out in the Act. Particular attention is drawn to section 24 (1) (b) of the Act, which provides that the High Court may only permit a person to practise and register as a lawyer, transport agent or notary if he is a citizen of South Africa or a permanent resident of the Republic. Applicants who have successfully completed the bachelor`s degree are entitled to a full exemption provided that passports in approved subjects meet the following requirements: As an alternative to university studies in Rhodes, a limited number of students with potential for success are exposed to a carefully designed and supportive learning environment that enhances their ability to succeed. This option is for students from disadvantaged backgrounds provided they graduate from university for an additional year. It is therefore important that complete information is provided when filling out the application form, as this is part of the Dean`s decision-making process.

Typically, applicants who have scored at least 60% in their legal theory major are admitted, as are applicants from other universities who have scored at least 60% in their previous year of study. If a candidate has not met these requirements, the Dean of the Faculty of Law has the discretion to admit the applicant for cause and subject to the availability of faculty resources. Preference will be given to applicants who have obtained their first degree from Rhodes University. In the first year of study, students must enroll in one of the faculties of humanities, natural sciences and business, depending on their choice of subjects. After their first year of study, those who meet the academic criteria can choose between a five-year program (e.g., BA or BCom LLB) or a four-year LLB program. Those who do not meet the academic criteria must complete the combined five-year pathway. An APS score of 40 points and above will receive a fixed offer, 37-39 points will remain pending until the end of September to be considered by the Dean when the place is available. Candidates offering a combination of Advanced Level (A), Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS), Ordinary Level (O), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) will be counted five (5) different subjects. The basic minimum requirements for university admission are a full exemption certificate or a conditional exemption from the admissions committee. The LLB degree is the minimum academic qualification to practice law in South Africa. At Rhodes, the LLB degree is offered as a four-year program, a two-year program, or a three-year program.

Only in exceptional cases, students entering university for the first time will enroll in Rhodes Faculty of Law. In the first year, all prospective LLB students enroll for a general degree at another faculty (humanities, natural sciences, or business), where they take non-legal courses as well as two law courses. Students can choose courses from a variety of subjects and there are a variety of permutations. Only in the second year, after receiving enough information to make a correct decision, do students decide which way to go. It also allows students who find in their first year that they are not suitable for a legal career to change their field of study without losing a year of study. Faculty resources are limited and students` academic performance plays an important role in reviewing LLB applications. It is recommended that all universities entering South Africa for the first time write NBTs. If the applicant does not meet the automatic admission requirements, the NBT results will be included in the Dean`s decision on applications.