Skills Course for Law Students
SCL1501
Department of Jurisprudence
Assignment 01 and 02 for 2021 (compulsory)
Due Date: 03 May 2021 & 02 August 2021
QUESTION 1
Explain the concept ‘law” and thereby show how it is different from other social rules or
norms. (4)
Answer:
Refer to page 2 of the study guide:
Law in the strict sense is the only body of rules governing human conduct that is recognised
by the state and if necessary, enforced.
A closer look at this definition shows a number of important points or characteristics:
• law is a system of rules (however, not all systems of rules are law);
• the rules are recognised by the state (not religion, science, or sporting codes);
SCL1501
Department of Jurisprudence
Assignment 01 and 02 for 2021 (compulsory)
Due Date: 03 May 2021 & 02 August 2021
QUESTION 1
Explain the concept ‘law” and thereby show how it is different from other social rules or
norms. (4)
Answer:
Refer to page 2 of the study guide:
Law in the strict sense is the only body of rules governing human conduct that is recognised
by the state and if necessary, enforced.
A closer look at this definition shows a number of important points or characteristics:
• law is a system of rules (however, not all systems of rules are law);
• the rules are recognised by the state (not religion, science, or sporting codes);
