Law at University of Fort Hare
Law at University of Fort Hare
Enrolling for a Degree in Law at the University of Fort Hare
The only recognized degree for practicing law is the LLB nowadays. Before the new LLB program was introduced in 1998, individuals with a B Proc or B Juris were qualified to practice law, and those with a B Proc or B Juris might work as prosecutors or magistrates in the government. Programs for B Proc and B Juris have been discontinued. Currently, a four-year first-degree program in the LLB is offered. Holders of a B Proc, B Juris, BA, or any other undergraduate degree are also eligible for the LLB program.
Bachelor of Laws – (4-Year Programme)
The LLB is now the only degree recognized for entry into the legal profession. The qualifications that a person must fulfill in order to be admitted to study for the degree depending on the qualification they currently hold and the LLB degree choice they intend to pursue.
As stated in General Rule 2.6 and Annexure 7 of the Faculty Prospectus, “A student who wishes to register for any program in law, may be required by Senate to submit testimonials in support of his/her application for admission; and/or o Attend an interview; and/or o Undergo an admission test.”
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The new National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a matriculation exemption/endorsement must be in possession of an applicant in order to meet the legal minimum criterion for admission to degree study in South Africa. The University’s Senate Discretionary Exemption (SDE) concession may allow applicants who do not meet the aforementioned legal minimum criterion to be accepted, but they will still need to meet extra curriculum requirements.
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Bachelor of Commerce (Law)
This requires an applicant to be in possession of a school leaving qualification that meets the legal minimum requirement for admission to degree study in South Africa – in the form of either the new National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a matriculation exemption/endorsement. However, applicants who do not satisfy the said legal minimum requirement may be admitted under the University’s Senate Discretionary Exemption (SDE) dispensation in which event they will have to satisfy additional curriculum requirements.
Bachelor of Laws: LLB
The LLB is now the only qualification acceptable for admission into the legal profession either as an attorney or advocate. The requirements that a person seeking admission to study for the degree must meet depend on the qualification that the person currently holds and the LLB degree option that the person wishes to pursue.
There are presently five LLB degree options available at Fort Hare and they are as follows:
Doctor of Laws
The Doctor of Laws program can only be undertaken by research. It is available to persons who are in possession of the LLM degree or the old (postgraduate) LLB degree or any other qualification that the UFH Senate may consider equivalent to the LLM degree.
Master of Laws
The Master of Laws program at Fort Hare can only be undertaken by full research/dissertation. It is available to persons who are in possession of the LLB or any other qualification that the UFH Senate may consider to be equivalent to either one of the above-mentioned degrees.
Master of Philosophy in Human Rights
This postgraduate program is undertaken by a combination of coursework and research. It is available to persons who are in possession of any undergraduate degree considered
This postgraduate program is undertaken by coursework only. It is available to persons who are in possession of any undergraduate degree considered suitable by the Research and Higher Degrees Committee of the Faculty of Law.
Diploma in Local Government Law and Administration
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The requirement for admission to the Diploma is a school leaving certificate with a minimum aggregate symbol E-S, or National Senior Certificate endorsed for the diploma. The qualification is designed primarily as a capacity-building program for officials and elected representatives in local government. The Faculty therefore also takes into account current or previous involvement in the local government sphere as an elected representative (mayor, executive committee member, or council); current or previous employment in local government. Admission may also be through recognition of Prior Learning and Age Exemption.
Contact Us
The University of Fort Hare,
Private Bag X9083,
East London, 5200
Faculty Manager,
Ms Z. Mkiva
Tel: 043-704 7521
Fax:086 623 9561
Email: amkiva@ufh.ac.za
Assistant Faculty Manager,
Ms P. Zinto
Tel:043 704 7530/7539
Email: pzinto@ufh.ac.za