Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Law in South Africa

Diploma in Law is an academic qualification that provides students with a foundational understanding of the legal system and principles. The course is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in legal support roles or pursue further studies in the field of law. The course curriculum may cover the following modules:
a. Constitutional Law
b. Criminal Law
c. Contract Law
d. Administrative Law,
e. Civil Procedure
f. Legal Writing
g. Legal Research.

Students should note that specific details about the Diploma in Law program may vary between institutions. They should therefore consult the specific institutions offering the program to obtain accurate and up-to-date information.

The list below offers some of the career opportunities available for Diploma in Law graduates in South Africa:
i. Compliance Officer
ii. Legal Aid Worker
iii. Court Administrator
iv. Legal Researcher
v. Legal Secretary
vi. Paralegal
vii. Legal Assistant

Institutions Offering Diploma in Law

•  Damelin Correspondence College, Johannesburg  
  Law and Taxation
  
  Duration: 24 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent NQF 5 qualification or 4 years verifiable and relevant working experience.
  
  Modules Overview:
  -Communication
  -Principles of Business Law
  -Income Tax
  -Financial Accounting 1
  -Financial Accounting 2
  -Corporate Law
•  University of South Africa UNISA, Pretoria  
  Admission criteria
  -A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning
  or
  -A Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning
  or
  -A Higher Certificate.
  
  
  Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years
•  INTEC College, Cape Town  
  Course name Law And Taxation
  Duration: 24 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent or 4 years verifiable and relevant working experience.
•  Johannesburg City College, Johannesburg  
  

---

More Diploma Courses in South Africa

---

View all courses in South Africa

---