{"id":1051,"date":"2024-07-27T22:53:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T22:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=1051"},"modified":"2026-09-16T18:29:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:29:44","slug":"do-tvet-colleges-offer-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/do-tvet-colleges-offer-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Do TVET Colleges Offer Law?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

No public TVET college offers a law degree, and you cannot become an attorney or advocate through a TVET qualification alone. That requires an LLB from a university. TVET colleges do offer programmes that cover legal topics and can be a first step towards law studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Law-related programmes at TVET colleges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Programme<\/th>What it covers<\/th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
NC(V) Safety in Society<\/td>Government, law and the justice system, community safety<\/td>Offered at several colleges, entry from Grade 9<\/td><\/tr>
NATED Legal Secretary N4 to N6<\/td>Legal office work and legal documents<\/td>Being phased out with other N4 to N6 programmes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Read more about the Safety in Society programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a TVET college to a law qualification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Complete NC(V) Level 4, or matric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Apply for a Higher Certificate in Law. Unisa accepts NC(V) Level 4 with at least 40% in the language of teaching and learning, as well as matric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Complete a Diploma in Law or the LLB, which needs a bachelor’s-level admission or a recognised route through a higher certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. After an LLB, do articles or pupillage to qualify as an attorney or advocate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Jobs you can do without an LLB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Legal secretary or legal administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Court clerk or administration officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Paralegal, usually after a paralegal certificate or diploma<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Community safety and justice-related public service jobs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      \n

      Law degrees at universities have limited space and high entry points. A higher certificate is a slower but realistic route if your marks are low.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n
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      \n
      \n

      Can I study law at a TVET college?<\/h3>\n
      \n\n

      Not an LLB. TVET colleges offer related programmes such as NC(V) Safety in Society, but law degrees are only offered at universities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Can I use NC(V) Level 4 to study law?<\/h3>\n
      \n\n

      It can open the door to a higher certificate. Unisa’s Higher Certificate in Law accepts NC(V) Level 4 with at least 40% in the language of teaching and learning.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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