Varsity College Fundamentals of SA Legal System Course

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to an overview of the SA legal system, its historical origins and the implication of its historical antecedents for first identifying the legal question and then locating the law – the sources of our law in other words. The module will also situate the SA law and legal system in the context of the new Constitutional dispensation. This higher certificate develops and provides students with a broad range of foundational legal skills including communication, various aspects of South African law and legal office management.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

For those with the skills, drive and initiative, the legal work environment is a place of great opportunity and reward. Students interested in commencing or furthering a career within the legal environment should attend.

DURATION

Lectures are conducted once a week in the evening or on a Saturday morning over 13 weeks.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Students should meet the following requirements:

Be proficient in English.
Should have three to four years work experience.
Must be able to prepare for lectures and engage in self-directed study outside the classroom and be prepared for dynamic discussion in the classroom.

PROGRAMMES MATERIAL

The SLP fee includes all programme material, which becomes the property of the student. This material constitutes a valuable source of ongoing reference.

PROGRAMME EVALUATION

The completion of assignments, tests and examinations.

THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (THE IIE) – ACCREDITED BY THE BRITISH ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

The IIE has been internationally recognised and accredited by The British Accreditation Council (BAC). The BAC has been responsible for setting Standards within the independent further and higher education sector for 25 years. Their accreditation is held by hundreds of colleges in the UK and overseas. They provide the leading mark of educational quality for the sector, which is used by students, parents, agencies and beyond as a guarantee of standards. For more information please visit http://www.the-bac.org