The University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
LLB
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 18,300 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About : The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a foundational degree for those interested in pursuing a career in law. This program provides students with essential legal knowledge and skills through a comprehensive curriculum. Students will engage in critical thinking, argumentation, and legal research, preparing them for various career paths.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore career opportunities in fields such as law, government, business, and nonprofit organizations. Potential roles include lawyer, legal consultant, policy analyst, and various positions within the judicial and legislative systems. The degree equips students to either enter the legal profession or pursue further education in law.
This undergraduate degree provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of career options. It is also a professional qualification which is an essential requirement for those who wish to practice law in South Africa.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Introduction to Law
- Non-Legal Module
- English module
Semester 2
- Foundations of South Africa Law
- Non-Legal Module
- English Module
Year 2
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Law of Persons
- Legal Research Writing & Reasoning
- Non legal module
- Constitutional Law
- Delict
- Human Rights
- Interpretation of Law
- Property
Year 3
- Contract
- International Law
- Professional Training 1
- Specific Offences
- Succession
- Accounting for Legal Practice
- Criminal Procedure
- Evidence
- Jurisprudence
- Legal Diversity
- Labour Law
Year 4
- Administrative Law
- Insurance & Agency
- Professional Training 2
- Sale, Lease,& Credit Agreements
- Civil Procedure
- Corporate Law
- Negotiable Instruments
- Security & Insolvency
Public Interest Law (Choose one module only)
- Clinical Law
- Teaching Legal Skills
- Street Law
Electives: Choose three modules only.
- Access to Justice in South Africa
- Bioethics
- Cyber Law
- Environmental Law
- Gender & the Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Criminal Law
- Income Tax Law
- Maritime Law
- Research Project
- Sentencing
Note: These will be subject to student demand and staff availability. Not all options are available on both campuses and in every semester