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DOCTOR OF LAWS

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SAQA ID113555
NQF Level10
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Laws is an advanced, research-focused legal qualification at NQF Level 10 within the Justice in Society field. It represents a high level of engagement with legal scholarship and may be relevant to people pursuing advanced academic, research or specialist legal work. The available information indicates that its registration period ended on 25 July 2019, while its current status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people with a strong interest in advanced legal scholarship, legal research, justice-related inquiry or academic work. Prospective applicants should confirm the institution's current offering and any applicable admission requirements directly before making plans.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support advanced legal research, scholarly and academic development, and specialist engagement with justice-related issues. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular legal or academic career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced legal research
  • Critical analysis of legal and justice-related issues
  • Scholarly legal writing

Official dataset information

Qualification title
DOCTOR OF LAWS
SAQA ID
113555
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
360
Field
8
Subfield
Justice in Society
Originator
University of Cape Town
Registration end in source dataset
2019-07-25
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, since the available record shows a registration-end date of 25 July 2019 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is open for enrolment.
  • Check the institution's current admission requirements and selection process.
  • Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any research, supervision or workplace-related requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF level against current official records before enrolling.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.