Types of criminal law
10 criminal justice majors
- Corrections major.
As corrections majors, students study prison life and prepare for roles in prison and jail facilities.- Criminology major
- Forensic science major
- Police science major
- Pre-law and legal major
- Criminal justice major
- Sociology major
- Criminal psychology major
Types of criminal law
The basic requirement is an LLB degree from any South African university.
Having achieved this, the next step is to apply to the High Court to be included on the 'roll' of advocates.
To do this, an applicant must satisfy the court that he/she is both qualified and able to be a member of the profession..
What are common law crimes in South Africa?
South African common law is mainly the 17th and 18th century Roman-Dutch law that was transplanted to the Cape.
This forms the basis of modern South African law and has binding authority.
Examples of common law crimes include murder, robbery and rape, etc..
What happens if you commit a crime in South Africa?
When a person is found guilty of committing a criminal offence (“offence”) by a court of law, s/he will be punished (“sentenced”).
A sentence might require such a person to go to jail or to pay a fine, depending on the circumstances..
Where can I study criminal law in SA?
R713,672 (ZAR)/yr
An entry level criminal defense lawyer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R503,078.
On the other end, a senior level criminal defense lawyer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R894,117.
Data powered by ERI's Salary Expert Database..
Which course is best for criminal law?
The basic requirement is an LLB degree from any South African university.
Having achieved this, the next step is to apply to the High Court to be included on the 'roll' of advocates.
To do this, an applicant must satisfy the court that he/she is both qualified and able to be a member of the profession..
