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. These results can also be used if a candidate does not meet the entry requirements for their final exams. Rule L3.4 states: As a general rule, candidates who have obtained at least 60% in their major in legal theory are admitted to the LLB according to 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. Option (2) above is available to students who do not meet the requirements of option (1) or who have not been admitted under (1) due to resource constraints, and additionally to students who, after their first year at university, find that they only want to pursue the LLB and nothing else. 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. 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. 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. 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. Applicants who have passed Level A are entitled to a full exemption provided that those who have passed in the admitted subjects meet the following requirements: Normally, applicants who have obtained at least 60% in their major in legal theory are admitted, as are applicants from other universities who have obtained at least 60% on average 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. Admission to the profession of lawyer is subject to compliance with the requirements of Article 24 of Law 28 of 2014 on Legal Practice. Interested parties are encouraged to consult the Act and should 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.
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 admission requirements are regulated in 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. Details on the structure of the studies, the requirements for the LLB degree and the content of the different courses can be found in the Faculty of Law section of the academic calendar. This information is also available on the faculty`s website: in the first year of study, students must enroll in one of the faculties of humanities, natural sciences and economics, according to their choice of subjects. After their first year of study, those who meet the academic criteria can choose between a five-year period (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. PLEASE NOTE: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance! For simplicity, these requirements are listed below, starting with the recommended itinerary as outlined in (3) above, followed by the other options available: Meet Faculty Requirements: Subject Requirements and Required Percentage. www.ru.ac.za/media/rhodesuniversity/content/ombud/documents/2021_08_update_(2).pdf An APS score of 40 points or more will receive a fixed offer, 37-39 points will remain pending until the end of September to be reviewed by the Dean when places become 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. It is important to note that the number of places for this route to the LLB is limited. The motivations attached to the applications are used to distinguish candidates of equal academic status, and preference will be given to black and disabled South African applicants who meet the admission requirements. 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. 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. 5. You can then enter your username and password that you created in the first step. For candidates offering levels A and O as well as HIGCSE and IGCSE, five different subjects are counted. In addition, there is one-fifth of the total. Zimsec students only subtract three points for a final count. * The Mathematics Test (MAT), this test is for candidates who wish to enter the following faculties: Business, Pharmacy and Natural Sciences. provisional conviction; appeals, reviews and setting aside of judgment; Cost; Enforcement of administrative judgments and orders.
7. If you submitted, you must pay the R100 application fee. The system offers several options. The LLB degree offered at Rhodes University is fully accredited and meets the national LLB qualification standards. All students who obtain a Bachelor of Laws from Rhodes University receive the same qualification. (Visit: mbit-application.usaf.ac.za/assessment/). At least 2 subjects at level A and 3 different subjects at level O or 3 subjects at level A and 2 at level O Faculty resources are limited and students` academic results are decisive for the examination of LLB applications. Admission to the LLB at any of the points is not guaranteed and depends on academic performance and availability of resources. 3 List of electives that could be taken in the final year of study:. English language with a performance score of 4 (50 – 59%) or higher. Visiting professors, fellows and research associates LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES THAT CAN BE TAKEN DURING THE FINAL YEAR OF STUDY:.
STUDY PROGRAMME BA, BCOM, BSC: (3 YEARS), FOLLOWED BY A 2-YEAR LLB 8. If you pay your registration fee to the bank, you must use your application number as a reference and send us the payment slip by email.
