Posted on May 15, 2025
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Law recently rolled out the red carpet for its much-anticipated Faculty Festival 2025, held on 29 and 30 April at the Law Building. With its glamorous Hollywood theme, the two-day celebration brought together students, staff, alumni, and legal...
Posted on May 12, 2025
UP Faculty of Law graduate, Ronewa Khakhu, is rapidly making her mark in South Africa’s legal profession, earning national recognition as one of Inside Education’s 100 SA Shining Stars in the Law & Justice category and being named among the Mail & Guardian’s 2023 Top 200...
Posted on May 07, 2025
As Malawi prepares for its 2025 general elections, concerns over misgovernance, corruption, and economic hardship dominate public discourse. In this op-ed, Tendai Mbanje outlines the key political, legal, and institutional issues shaping the electoral landscape, drawing on insights from citizens...
Posted on May 02, 2025
UP LLB student, Khumo Botshelo, embarked on a life-changing journey of growth, discovery, and global perspective through a semester exchange at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Posted on April 20, 2025
The South African Constitution of 1996 is widely regarded as a negotiated constitution based on core ideals. However, Professor Fowkes contended that both of these viewpoints are misguided. He claimed that the constitutional system is founded on power, specifically the ANC's authority in a...
Posted on April 16, 2025
Exacerbated by corruption, authoritarian rule, entrenched social injustices, and fragile economies, the situation in some African states has compelled the military to overthrow presidents and seize power. This has been the case in Guinea, Mali and Gabon where presidents have clung to power for...
Posted on April 16, 2025
The Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria kicked off the 2025 academic year with a faculty-wide welcoming celebration on March 19, 2025, at the Sanlam Function Hall. This event encouraged staff members to reflect on the faculty's common goal, interact with colleagues from many departments,...
Posted on March 31, 2025
On March 14, 2025, the University of Pretoria (UP) hosted a group of law students from the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) for a beneficial academic and cultural exchange. The visit was aimed to encourage global legal discussions and develop ties between the two institutions.
Posted on March 29, 2025
On March 13, 2025, the Department of Procedural Law hosted a book launch at the SRC Chambers on the University of Pretoria's Hatfield campus. Professor Rashri Baboolal-Frank and her postgraduate students collaborated to launch the book Dispute Resolution in Africa, A Journey Forward, providing...
Posted on March 14, 2025
Meet Vhutshilo Muambadzi, a final-year LLB student at UP and the 2025 Student Representative Council (SRC) President. She embodies the spirit of leadership, advocacy, and unwavering dedication to student success.
Posted on March 13, 2025
This year's Law Career Fair was meticulously planned to provide students with the opportunity to learn about the areas of specialisation offered by employers, as well as for employers to engage students in available opportunities such as vacation work, candidate attorney programs, and other...
Posted on March 07, 2025
The Department of Mercantile Law at the University of Pretoria (UP) and the National Consumer Commission (NCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, marking an important step towards boosting consumer law teaching and advocacy in South Africa. The event, held at the Moot Court,...
Posted on February 28, 2025
Today, Professor Ann Skelton of the University of Pretoria, Faculty of Law serves her final day as the Chairperson of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. She has served as Chair for the previous two years, a challenging period to be in this position because children have been at the core...
Posted on February 28, 2025
The Faculty of Law's Moot Society at the University of Pretoria (UP) has once again showcased its excellence by winning the national rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, which took place from 13 to 14 February 2025.
Posted on February 26, 2025
Many students aspire to study abroad as the experience allows them to discover different cultures, gain new academic perspectives, and grow personally and professionally. Unam Tandwa, a University of Pretoria student, realised his ambition when he enrolled in an exchange program at Leiden...
Posted on February 10, 2025
The top matric achievers who joined the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Law as the 2025 first-year cohort began their higher education journey on February 3, 2025. These top-performing matriculants have selected UP Law to advance their legal study.
Posted on February 07, 2025
The start of the academic year is often an exciting time, full of new beginnings, novel objectives, and bright prospects for intellectual and personal growth. The University of Pretoria (UP)'s incoming first-year law students received an exciting introduction to the Faculty of Law during...
Posted on January 20, 2025
The University of Pretoria's Faculty of Law inducted Academic Associates and Assistant Lecturers at the Moot Court on January 28, 2025. The Dean's Office, in collaboration with Education Innovation, planned the event, which served as an important platform for introducing new academic staff to...
Posted on December 11, 2024
On Friday, November 29, 2024, the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria conducted a historic networking event dubbed "Bridging Theory and Practice: A Meet and Greet between the PSA, UP Law, and the Judiciary." This event symbolises the beginning of a strategic relationship between the...
Posted on December 11, 2024
The 2024 African Mining Legislation Atlas (AMLA) Workshop was proudly hosted by the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Law. This significant event brought together academics, policymakers, legal professionals, and industry stakeholders to engage in robust discussions about the advancements and...
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