UP Law Faculty Festival 2025: A celebration of community and careers

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...

Reframing South Africa’s Constitutional Narrative: Insights from Professor James Fowkes at the Department of Jurisprudence’s Research Seminar

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...

UP EXPERT OPINION: Coup waves in West Africa: Analysing the military interventions in Guinea, Mali and Gabon Details

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...

The Faculty of Law hosts the 2025 Welcome Event: a year of excellence, collaboration, and collegiality.

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,...

Students from UP Law and University of Pennsylvania participate in cross-continental legal dialogue and exchange their perspectives.

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.

Book Launch: Dispute Resolution in Africa, A Journey Forward

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...

“Being SRC President means ensuring that every student feels heard, represented, and supported in their academic and personal journey,” - Vhutshilo Muambadzi

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.

The 2025 Law Career Fair, presented by UP Career Services, prepares students for their legal careers.

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...