Bachelor of Commerce in Law

Law, Military Science and Security - Justice in Society

Purpose and Rationale

The Introduction to South African Law module aims to provide learners with a foundational understanding of the South African legal system and the main branches of private law. The module also covers key aspects of Economic and Business Sciences to equip learners with essential knowledge in these areas.

The overarching goal is to prepare learners for further studies in law leading to an LLB qualification. By gaining a basic knowledge of Law and Economic and Business Sciences, learners will develop the necessary applied competence to engage with legal concepts in commercial contexts. This foundational knowledge will support their continued learning in law, enabling them to deepen their understanding of how the law regulates commercial activities.

Outcomes

Identify, analyse, reflect on and solve legal problems, as well as problems in the fields of Economic and Business Sciences, responsibly and creatively, at a basic level, based on their basic knowledge and understanding of the relevant fields of study.
Function effectively within a multidisciplinary team or organisation, to enhance awareness of the necessity of teamwork and reflect on their own functioning in a team.
Organise and manage themselves and their activities as law practitioners responsibly and effectively. Reflect on their own abilities to organise and manage themselves and their activities.
Do basic research in the fields of Law and Economic and Business Sciences### and reflect on the research.
Communicate, both orally and in writing, to enable the effective practice of the law. Through their knowledge and understanding of Law and Economic and Business Sciences and their ability to apply their knowledge and understanding in real-life situations, learners should demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, which will enhance their self-confidence. Reflect on their communication ability.
Utilise science and technology with sensitivity to address environmental needs effectively through study and research. Reflect on the acquired skills.
Demonstrate an enhanced insight into the interrelatedness of: Law, Economic and Business Sciences and society in general### as well as the influence of the law on economic activity and vice versa.
Develop learning skills through the multidisciplinary character of the qualification. Reflect on the acquired skills.
Display an understanding, awareness and knowledge of commercial and business issues and processes. Develop social responsibility as citizens.
Develop an awareness and sensitivity for social realities through the combined studies of Law and Economic and Business Sciences.
Develop a multidisciplinary background, which provides them with a competitive advantage in seeking employment.
Develop and implement entrepreneurial skills by combining Law and Business and Economic Sciences.

Assessment Criteria

Can the learners:

Yes, learners are expected to demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse, reflect on, and solve legal problems and problems in Business and Economic sciences both in written and oral form effectively and responsibly.
Yes, learners should be able to function effectively within a multi-disciplinary team or organisation and reflect on their own functioning in a team.
Yes, learners are expected to organise and manage themselves effectively and demonstrate abilities to function well in terms of organisation and management.
Yes, learners should be able to conduct a basic research project successfully.
Yes, learners are expected to demonstrate the ability and confidence to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Yes, learners are expected to demonstrate the effective utilisation of scientific and technological aids.
Yes, learners should display an understanding of the inter-relatedness of Law and Business and Economic Sciences by solving real-life legal problems.
Yes, learners are expected to display basic knowledge and understanding of Private Law and Business and Economic Sciences.
Yes, learners should display an understanding of the role of Law in the development of people.
Yes, learners are expected to display an awareness of, and sensitivity for, societal realities.
Yes, learners should display awareness of how the qualification can be utilised to access the labour market.
Yes, learners should display an ability to develop careers in law in a commercial environment.

Integrated Assessment:

Formative assessment practices:

Learners write formal written tests in every semester and year module.
Written assignments on set topics are completed in most modules.
Peer and self-assessment are encouraged through group discussions, class tests, and study material.

Summative assessment practices:

Integrated assessment focused on the achievement of exit-level outcomes.
Summative assessment is done through a written examination at the end of each module covering the study material.

Qualification Details

Type: National First Degree
NQF Level: 07
Min. Credits: 360
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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand, and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ is one of the largest universities in South Africa, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its four campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. UJ is known for its commitment to providing quality education, promoting social justice, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

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