In addition, the curriculum has been designed to support the achievement of the outcomes
related to this qualification by incorporating the different skills learned in different modules in the
integrated simulation project (a simulated court case) which is the Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
component of this qualification. Practical work completed is presented in a portfolio which will be
submitted at the end of the course and can also be used by the student in their applications for
employment or further study.
Throughout the qualification, cognisance is taken of the importance of an ethical and sustainable
approach to doing business and applying the law in the modern South African context.
Exit level outcomes of the qualification
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Demonstrate the ability to present and communicate information, including legal information,
reliably, critically, ethically and coherently.
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Demonstrate a basic yet systematic knowledge of the structure of the South African legal system
and the relationship between the various sub disciplines of law that comprise our legal system.
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Identify and evaluate the basic principles and norms of private and mercantile law in the
overall context of modern South African legal and business practice.
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Engage with advanced legal texts pertaining to legislation, court precedent and academic
articles in order to source, identify and select appropriate and relevant information to support
and inform basic statements, recommendations and decisions related to a legal position.
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Gain a general understanding of the hierarchy of the South African system of courts and
tribunals, in particular the functioning of a Magistrates Court, the procedures and methods
applied in the courts and the documents (pleadings) used in court procedures.
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Gain a general understanding of the administration of the typical attorney’s office and the
most common matters dealt within the modern South African attorney’s office.
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For specific information related to this qualification including admission requirements, qualification
structure, articulation and career options, please download the fact sheet below.
Access the Part-Time qualification fact sheet here.
Higher Certificate in Legal Studies
Access the Part-Time qualification academic calendar here.
School Differentiation Information
Pervasive Skills of Legal Practitioners
In modules such as Academic Literacy, Skills for Law, Work Integrated Learning I and II and
Business Communication the focus falls on both verbal and written communication skills, including
knowledge of persuasion and legal argumentation. The modules Skills for Law and Introduction to
Personal Computing provides students with fundamental knowledge with respect to numerical and
technological applications related to the law office and business environment. The module Legal
Office Support provides an understanding of the fundamental principles of legal office administration
and associated paralegal skills within the modern South African law office environment.
Contact programmes offered in the part-time division in the School of Law
The IIE LLB aims to produce law graduates that are not only technically competent but highly
sought after. As innovation and technology has redefined 20th century legal practice, those
entering the legal profession need to function more efficiently.
The IIE School of Law aims to produce graduates at the cutting edge of the legal profession, so that
students have not only the requisite legal knowledge but also the skills which will enable you to
succeed in your chosen field.
There is a strong focus on the development of critical thinking, analytical and research abilities and
an awareness of social and ethical responsibilities. The ability to communicate well – verbally and
in writing – will be a skill of immense value in practice and is one of the most important attributes
of a legal practitioner.
In the modules Fundamentals of the South African Legal System, Principles of Employment Law
and Aspects of Private Law, selected aspects of the substantive South African law of particular
relevance to the world of commerce and fundamental understanding of our law and legal system
are introduced.
Access the Full-Time qualification academic calendar here.
In modules such as Academic Literacy, Business Communication and Skills for Law the focus falls
on introducing students to the principles and practices of academic knowledge, writing and basic
research as well as the basic principles of academic referencing, including legal referencing. The
modules the Law of Persons and the Law of Business Enterprises introduce students to discrete
areas of the modern South African law.
Access the Full-Time qualification fact sheet here.
Moot Court Competition
The Moot Court Competition forms a part of the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) modules,
facilitated by The IIE’s Varsity College School of Law on both the IIE LLB and the IIE B.Com Law
degrees. The WIL module is designed to develop the requisite legal skills for students to transition
into legal practice. Students are provided with a supervised exercise in Appellate Advocacy and
are required to research and draft a Heads of Argument based on a hypothetical case on appeal.
They are randomly placed into teams of two to represent either the Appellant or Respondent in the
matter. Students present their research in a form of oral presentation in order to improve their oral
advocacy skills, for which they are allocated a mark on their WIL module. It is compulsory for all
first year students to participate in the knockout rounds on each campus. The four highest scoring
students proceed to the semi finals on each campus.
The top two highest scoring students on each campus proceed to the Regional Moot Court Final
competition, against other The IIE’s Varsity College campuses in the region. The Moot Court
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Purpose of the qualification
The design of this qualification facilitates basic critical learning through exposure to, and
application of, specialised and support learning areas in the theory and practice of the South
African law and the legal system. The qualification introduces students to the South African law
and legal system, communication, basic numeracy and research skills as well as law office support
skills. The qualification design instils a problem solving approach to learning accompanied by the
development of the ability to apply solutions within a familiar context. The qualification also requires
that the student develops the ability to answer for their own actions and work effectively in teams.
For specific information related to this qualification including admission requirements, qualification
structure, articulation and career options, please download the fact sheet below.
IIE Higher Certificate in Legal Studies (HCLS111)
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