The Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State (UFS) requires students to observe all university and faculty rules, maintain high moral and ethical standards, and display honesty and integrity. Students must act objectively and fairly, employ their full working potential, and abide by the code of conduct, accepting disciplinary measures if they fail to comply[1].
The introduction and enforcement of Faculty Rules are overseen by the Dean of Law and the Faculty Board, adhering to the Council’s determinations. Faculty Rules supplement, and are subject to, the university’s General Academic Rules. Should a contradiction arise, the General Academic Rules take precedence[1].
Students are explicitly responsible for familiarizing themselves with both General Academic Rules and Faculty-specific requirements for their degree or advanced diploma. Key points include:
- Application procedures for admission to UFS
- Rules regarding (re)admission and program qualification
- Duration of study and curriculum compilation
- Student registration and re-registration
- Assessment procedures and rules
For undergraduate law programmes like the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), studies are conducted full-time—no part-time options are available[1].
Students are expected to exhibit numeracy skills as part of the academic competency requirements. Additionally, the shelf life for law modules in the LLB is generally regarded as seven years, meaning that modules older than this period may not count towards the degree[1].
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