Planning your future is a very exciting part of life after matric and if you want to work in law you’ve come to the right place to learn more about this career choice. There are many paths to follow if you are keen on a career in law, or one with links to the law. At the IIE’s Varsity College you can choose to take an IIE BCom Law, BA Law or an LLB degree. You might need to decide between a BA Law degree or an LLB , but if your interests lie in the direction of the legal aspects of business then a Bcom Law might be the degree for you.
What is BCom Law?
A Bachelor of Commerce in Law - or BCom Law - is a degree that gives you a broad, integrated and multi-faceted grounding in the key disciplines of law, business management, economics and finance. By choosing to study a BCom Law degree, you can either enter a career in business which will require a good legal foundation, or alternatively, follow a career in law with a sound foundation in commerce. Many students who find themselves interested in both law and business choose to complete a BCom Law degree.
Advantages of studying BCom Law
Law is one of the most sought-after degrees in South Africa and around the world. Some choose it because of the potential financial reward it offers while others have a deep seated desire to ensure the entrenchment of ethical business practices. Whatever your reason for choosing law, here are the top three advantages to studying for this auspicious degree.
1. It offers a strong foundation for the future
One of the perks of studying a BCom Law degree is that its dual focus provides a strong foundation that opens the door to myriad opportunities and allows you to move into various careers in law or in business, and in the public or private sector.
2. It improves self-confidence
Those who pursue this degree will find that it helps them stand out to potential employers. With a multi-faceted skills base in both law and business, you will be an asset to any company, which will lead to your feeling empowered to making a truly meaningful contribution to society. It’s an ideal environment to improve your self-esteem. These days, companies and industries are favouring well-rounded, adaptable candidates who display skills in a range of areas. This makes a BCom Law degree a great choice to help you stand out.
3. Financial security
Commerce and law are a sought after combination in the marketplace and with a BCom Law degree you’ll find your skillset attractive to potential employers and find that you have the opportunity to pick and choose your dream job. A BCom Law can lead to both financial and job security.
What can you do with a BCom Law degree?
Because this is a more flexible degree than an LLB, you can still choose to practice law once you have studied further and completed your BCom Law degree. Careers for those with this degree include positions in corporate law in general, for example being responsible for the corporate governance within a business; working as a compliance officer or company secretary; becoming a business strategy planner; or even finding yourself in the unenviable position to start and manage your own business. The world really is your oyster with this degree.
Is a BCom Law in demand in South Africa?
The annual salary survey published in BusinessTech in 2020 reported that the top in-demand jobs in South Africa’s legal sector are those specialising in mergers and acquisitions, and legal advisors - evidence indeed that the skills you will acquire in a BCom Law degree are currently highly sought after. BCom Law Salary in South Africa - Average Salary (talent.com)
What to study after a BCom Law degree?
The BCom Law offers flexibility in subjects and is therefore an excellent foundational degree that allows you to enter a variety of careers, whether in law, business, or government. If you decide to pursue once qualified, your subjects would give you credit towards an LLB, for which you would qualify within two years. There are also a number of diplomas and post graduate degrees which would be open to you once you have your undergraduate qualification
Let us help you reach your goals
At The IIE’s Varsity College, we respect your goals and what it takes to achieve them. It’s one of the reasons why we give advanced academic support to all of our students so that we can help attain their dreams through Education by Design. An approach to the tertiary education experience that puts students at the centre. If you’re interested in The IIE’s Bachelor of Commerce in Law, find out more today to start your future in law.
Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). South Africa's most accredited private higher education provider that's registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC).