Master of Laws

Demonstrate advanced skills, knowledge and expertise in law in particular through research. Demonstrate an integrated and effective mix of legal skills that builds on previously demonstrated graduate level legal knowledge, specific skills and applied competencies in a number of fields of law that provide opportunities for continues personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contribution to society

LLB

Equivalent of a 4-years degree which includes law courses

Recognition of prior learning

Work/Experiential learning

• Demonstrate mastery of theoretically sophisticated subject matter with comprehensive knowledge of the field of study
• Critically review evidence-supporting conclusions and investigate contradictory information
• Critically evaluate the literature pertaining to the field of study
• Deploy confidently well-developed research skills
• Effectively engage in debate in a professional manner and contexts
• Effectively interact within a learning or professional group with demonstration of leadership

Critical cross-field outcomes

Critical thinking and analytical appreciation of the inter-related but varied responses to the problems of public, globally. Ability to compare and contrast public instruments, practices and procedures with a view to formulate an electric perception of public jurisprudence relevant to South Africa. Acquisition of sophisticated research ability necessary for a productive participation in international public debates. Problem solving and the ability to relate public issues to the problem of societal development

• In-depth evaluation of learners' knowledge and understanding the relevant principles, doctrines, theories and conflicting options in relation thereto
• Write research proposals and indicate that learners are able to identify a problem or problems in the application of a legal principle/s; and
• Formulate research problems and subsets of problems
• Formulate hypothesis
• Know, select and utilise research methods relevant to legal research and investigation into legal problems
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, analyse and interpret findings of an investigation
• Identify and analyse different scientific procedures in terms of the problems being reached
• Critically read, interpret and analyse literature from different sources
• Search for additional literature and materials relevant to the identified research problems
• Compare the writings of different authors on the same topic or related topics and identify aspects on which they hold different opinions
• Systemise and synthesise reading material on the topic being researched
• Draw conclusions from different readings and indicate anomalies
• Create a theoretical framework by the literature review
• Compile a complete bibliography
• Write a dissertation that shows that a learner can express him/herself clearly
• Write a dissertation that is linguistically correct, acceptable and of a high standard
• Write a dissertation that is technically well presented and has an acceptable lay out
• Should meet deadlines for submission of writings

Integrated assessment

A range of continuous formative methods including: prescribed practicals, tutorials, tests and written examinations. Seminars and projects work, singly and in groups, will also be used to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved:

• Simulations
• Written examinations
• Presentation in seminars