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UCT Law School
@UctLaw
Official account of the University of Cape Town Law Faculty - the law, access to justice, legal debates, the constitution and other key law-focused concerns.
Kramer Law Building
Joined May 2016
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    DID YOU KNOW? There are 3 different ways to do your LLB at UCT! 1. do a UCT undergrad (Humanities/Commerce), take Law from 2nd year, and then do a 2-year LLB; 2. do a 4-year LLB straight out of school ; 3. do your undergrad first (with no law courses),then do a 3-year LLB. APPLY
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    Have you RSVP'd yet for Professor @tarunkhaitan's lecture on "Liberal Constitutionalism, Media Ownership & the Public-Private Divide"? Chair of Public Law at London School of Economics and Political Science, Prof Khaitan delivers this talk on Tuesday 20 August @ 17h30 in the Moot
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    It's our second Master's Monday on 12 August. Come find out about Criminology, International Law and Public Law Master's options. The updated schedule, online links and in-person venues for the forthcoming sessions are available at law.uct.ac.za/sals/masters-mโ€ฆ #MastersMonday
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    Did You Know? UCT Law's *Constitution Compass* (web or app-based) is an incredible information resource on the SA Constitution that provides explanations, section-by-section: What it says, What it Means, How it is interpreted by the courts. Don't miss this constitutioncompass.org.za/home
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    To the UCT LLB Class of 2019 who officially graduated today, but with no ceremony - Congratulations!! We hope you have been able to find small celebration moments with your families and loved ones! Well done, Law Graduates!! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿผโ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
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    DID YOU KNOW? UCT Law offers mid-year applications for our Master's and PG Dip programmes. Check out law.uct.ac.za/sals/mid-year-โ€ฆ for all the info on which specialisations are open, what type of degrees you can pursue (eg. coursework only, or coursework & dissertation), eligibility,
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    We do Postgrad Open Day differently! Each Monday lunchtime for the next 8 or so weeks, we're having a 30-60min info session on one or two of our Master's specialisations. This is your opportunity to find out all the info and ask your questions. You can join in-person or online.
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    #UCT #Law's Professor @caro_ncube has just been awarded the SARChI Research Chair in Intellectual Property, Innovation and Development at #Kramer. A fantastic achievement and well-deserved recognition - CONGRATULATIONS!
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    Trapped in tarpaulin - Herman Tuhairwe visited UCT Law in January to meet with his PhD supervisor, Professor @Fatimakhanucta1. Read about Herman's doctoral research, what motivated him to pursue the topic, and his enjoyment of UCT, the Law Faculty & those he met here.
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    Our next Master's Monday info session is on Dispute Resolution, & Labour Law. Join us to find out more about what UCT Law offers in these specialisations at Master's level, and come ask your questions! Time, venue & online link for these sessions at law.uct.ac.za/sals/masters-mโ€ฆ
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    UWC, UCT & SU Law Faculties are jointly organising "Alchemical tales: A conference curated in honour of Albie Sachs" (13 -14 Feb 2025). The call for proposals closes 30 August - please submit! And share this call with others. More info at law.uct.ac.za/alchemical-talโ€ฆ
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    Professor @Waheeda_Amien, of UCT Law's Public Law Department, is serving as Acting Judge in the Gauteng Division of the High Court from today until 20 September 2024. Wishing you all the best over the next few months, Prof!
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    The call is out for the new Khoro Makhesha LLB Scholarship, established by the Makhesha Family in loving memory of Khoro Makhesha (LLB Class of 2019). For more info about the scholarship, please check the link in our bio @UCTLaw. UCT Final Year LLB students only - visit the link
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    If you're considering doing a Master's in Criminology, Law & Society at UCT, now is the time to apply! LLB is not required as this degree can also be undertaken as an MPhil (not only LLM) - perfect for Humanities Honours graduates wanting to pursue this specialisation. Details,