Module Syllabus Overview
This module introduces the student to the South African legal system. You will learn about the different sources of law, what law is, the court system, different types of legal disputes as well as how the Constitution influences our law.
This module has a multiple choice exam (MCQ) as well as two assessments. The two assessments combined have a marking weight of 20% and the exam carries 80% of the marks.
This module is at the NQF 5 level and is worth 12 credits.
At the end of this module you will understand the basics of:
- Normative systems
- Transformative constitutionalism
- Legal disputes
- Divisions of law
- The legal profession
- The Constitution
- Fundamental rights
Interactive Examination Preparation
Do not risk walking into the exam season blind! Watch recordings from our previous exam prep sessions and use our mock exams to simulate what the real exam will be like, assess your current knowledge level and how well prepared you are for the exam.
ILW1501 Recordings
Recordings from our live classes and exam prep sessions
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Consists of randomized questions covering core topic patterns from past semesters
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