Programme Assessment Schedules

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES OF THE QUALIFICATION

1. Demonstrate well rounded and 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. 2. Identify and evaluate the basic principles and norms of the modern South African

Private and Mercantile Law.

3. Engage with advanced legal texts pertaining to legislation, court precedent and academic articles to source, identify and select appropriate and relevant information to support and inform statements, recommendations and decisions related to legal and corporate financial position. 4. Interpret, analyse and solve questions of law of an advanced nature, including legal problems encountered in financial planning. 5. Articulate, contextualise and communicate a legal conundrum and its likely solution in a professional and academically appropriate manner. For specific information related to this qualification, including admission requirements and qualification structure, please download the fact sheet below:

Access the Contact Full-Time qualification fact sheet here. Access the Contact Full-Time qualification academic calendar here.

2. HIGHER CERTIFICATES

2.1 IIE HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN LEGAL STUDIES (HCLS0501) MODE OF OFFERING: CONTACT FULL-TIME

PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The design of this qualification facilitates basic critical and practical 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 legal and literacy skills as well as legal 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. In modules such Legal and Literacy Skills the focus falls on introducing students to the principles and practices of academic knowledge and writing. 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.

In modules such as Legal and Literacy Skills and Work Integrated Learning the focus falls on both verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of persuasion and legal argumentation. The module Debt Collection and Civil Procedure provides students with fundamental knowledge with respect to debt collection and the practical application of civil procedural law. 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 legal environment.

In addition, the curriculum has been designed to support the achievement of the outcomes related to this qualification by incorporating the different skills acquired in different modules in 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

1. Demonstrate the ability to present and communicate information, including legal information, reliably, critically, ethically and coherently. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. For specific information related to this qualification, including admission requirements and qualification structure, please download the fact sheet below:

Access the Contact Full-Time qualification fact sheet here. Access the Contact Full-Time qualification academic calendar here.

Phasing-out/ Discontinuation of a Qualification

Phase-Out/Discontinuation is the process used to discontinue an offering, which includes special assessment concessions to assist students in completing their offering. The IIE may elect to discontinue offering a qualification, or curriculum, or mode of offering to new students on a campus, at a Brand, or in its entirety. The offering is then phased out over a period and these are referred to as “Phase-Out” arrangements. The following qualifications are in Phase-Out at The IIE’s Varsity College for 2023 and letters have been issued to registered students: • IIE Higher Certificate in Legal Studies

Part Time (HLE126)

• IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Law Year 2 and

Year 3 (BCEL322)

• IIE Bachelor of Arts in Law Year 2 and Year 3 (BALW316)

• IIE Bachelor of Laws Year 2, Year 3 and

Year 4 (BLAW411)

Access the Contact Part Time qualification academic calendar here.

Access the Contact Full-Time qualification academic calendar here.

Access the Contact Full-Time qualification academic calendar here.

Access the Contact Full-Time qualification academic calendar here.

School Differentiation

PERVASIVE SKILLS OF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS

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 not only have 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 and analytical thinking, research abilities, social awareness and ethical behaviour. 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.