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Doctor of Laws

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SAQA ID4621
NQF Level10
Credits240
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Laws is an advanced, NQF level 10 qualification in the Justice in Society field. It represents doctoral-level engagement with law and related questions in society and carries 240 credits. The supplied record identifies it as a historical qualification whose registration period ended by 30 June 2009; its current registration status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced legal scholarship, research or academic engagement with justice and society might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further work involving advanced legal scholarship, research, teaching or policy-related analysis, depending on the holder’s experience and the requirements of a particular role. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

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

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Laws
SAQA ID
4621
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
10
Minimum credits
240
Field
8
Subfield
Justice in Society
Originator
University of Port Elizabeth
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
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.

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