LLB Curriculum Transformation: Expert lecture by Prof. Richard Stevens and Dr. Hermanus Moolman

Posted on November 01, 2023

On 24 October 2023, the Faculty of Law hosted the LLB curriculum transformation expert lecture. Purpose of the LLB curriculum transformation drive is to ensure that the voices of all stakeholders are heard in order to promote inclusivity, transparency and openness. Furthermore, the drive aims to...

Establishment of Southern Africa Insolvency Law Academics Society (SAILAS)

Posted on October 31, 2023

On 19 October Professor André Boraine of the University of Pretoria Faculty of Law and Professor Juanita Calitz of the University of Johannesburg Faculty of Law joined forces to present the first Symposium on Business Rescue and Insolvency Law Education, as a collaborative initiative between the...

Striking a Balance in Responsible Lending: Professor Stéfan Renke's Inaugural Lecture

Posted on October 31, 2023

The event began with a warm welcome from Professor Elsabe Schoeman, Dean of UP Faculty of Law, expressing delight at everyone's presence for this significant occasion. She extended her greetings to various dignitaries, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor(DVC): academic Professor Loretta Feris,...

Walking the Talk: UP's Recent Campus-Wide Awareness Drive

Posted on October 30, 2023

The Department of Public Law at the University of Pretoria (UP) houses some of the institution's most pioneering modules on disability rights. On October 18th 2023, students enrolled in two key modules, namely, "Introduction to Disability Rights" and "Protection of Persons with Disabilities in a...

The University of Pretoria is ranked first in Africa for Human Rights Law Research

Posted on October 17, 2023

The University of Pretoria is ranked first in Africa for Human Rights Law research by EduRank. EduRank is an independent metric-based ranking of 14,131 universities from 183 countries. This is an excellent achievement for the University of Pretoria and the Faculty of Law (UP Law).

Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Reflections from UP Law's Women in Law Forum

Posted on October 16, 2023

The University of Pretoria's Faculty of Law (UP Law) hosted a ground-breaking event on October 4, 2023. This event brought together prominent women in the legal field to discuss the theme: "Women in Law: Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the...

Celebrating 20 years of legal same-sex marriage

Posted on October 04, 2023

To commemorate this anniversary, the Centre forHuman Rights, in collaboration with Government of Flanders calls to the general public for the participationof individuals or couples who are or have been marriedunder the same-sex marriage legal system applicablein South Africa, Belgium and France...

A Night of Transition and Celebration: Law House Farewell and Welcome Dinner

Posted on October 03, 2023

The evening of September 27th marked a momentous occasion for Law House, as members of the student body gathered to bid a fond farewell to the outgoing executive committee and extend a warm welcome to their successors. In honour of Law House, a vibrant and dynamic student organisation, the...