University of Namibia Baccalaureus Juris (B Juris)

University of Namibia Baccalaureus Juris (B Juris) – Full Time

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1 University of Namibia Baccalaureus Juris (B Juris) – Full Time

1.1 Degree

1.2 Admission Criteria

1.3 Duration of Study

1.4 Modules

1.5 See Also

Degree

Degree in Law

Admission Criteria

A student is eligible to register for the programme of B Juris if he/she holds a School Leaving Certificate entitling him/her to
degree studies i.e. Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary of Higher Level or a recognized equivalent
qualification. A student must obtain a minimum of 30 scores in five subjects according to the UNAM rating with at least a C
symbol in English as a Second Language or higher.
Applicants seeking admission to the B Juris programme as mature students must satisfy mature age entry qualifications as
prescribed in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.
Admission to the B Juris programme will be based on merit and will depend on places available (i.e. the capacity of the
Faculty). Therefore, the mere satisfaction of the minimum entrance requirements will not guarantee admission to the B Juris
programme.
In order to qualify for admission into the Faculty of Law, a student already admitted to a degree programme of the University of
Namibia in a Faculty other than the Faculty of Law, should attain an overall average of 60%, irrespective of the number of
Course s taken, and provided he/she did not fail any Course in that Faculty. .
The Faculty reserves the right to interview any applicant before admission to the B Juris programme. .
A student who registered for full time studies cannot change to part time studies during the course of the year of registration.
The same rule applies (a fortiori) to a student who registered for part time studies. .

Duration of Study

The fulltime B Juris degree programme extends over a period of at least three (3) academic years.
The maximum period of study for the fulltime B Juris degree programme is five (5) years.
The said periods may only be exceeded with the authority of Senate.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
English for Academic Purposes
Contemporary Social Issues
Criminal Law I
Introduction to Law
Law of Contract
Sociology

Year 1, Semester 2
Computer Literacy
Criminal Law II
Introduction to Law
Law of Contract
Sociology
Communication & Study Skills for Law Students

Year 2, Semester 1
Customary Law I
Human Rights Law
Law of Persons
Statutory Interpretations
Commercial Law
Constitutional Law I
Law of Property

Year 2, Semester 2
Customary Law II
Family Law
Gender Law
Commercial Law
Constitutional Law I
Law of Property

Year 3, Semester 1
Criminal Procedure I
Civil Procedure
Law of Associations
Law of Delict
Law of Evidence
Labour Law
Practical Legal Studies

Year 3, Semester 2
Criminal Procedure II
Customary Law III
Civil Procedure
Law of Associations
Law of Delict
Law of Evidence
Labour Law
Practical Legal Studies