Programmes
The school of law has full-time, part-time and post graduate programmes
Welcome to the School of Law
The School of Law falls within the College of Law and Management Studies and operates on both the Howard College and Pietermaritzburg Campuses. The School is currently being led by Professor Managay Reddi as the Dean and Head of School. The School is one of the largest contact Law schools in South Africa. The undergraduate LLB Degree is offered on both campuses with a common curriculum.
One of the focal points within the School is the development of sound relations with the legal profession through ongoing consultation with various roleplayers within the profession as well as the development and facilitation of graduate recruitment programmes.
Programmes
Bachelor of Laws: Full-time (LLB)
This undergraduate degree provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of career options. It is also a professional qualification ...
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Bachelor of Laws: Part-time (LLB)
The School of Law at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) offers an exciting opportunity to study for the undergraduate Bachelor ...
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Postgraduate Studies
Each application must contain the following information: A filled out and signed application form. The applicant’s academic record. A one-page ...
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Latest News
April 5, 2019
Seventeen School of Law Candidates Graduate Cum Laude!
The School of Law celebrated the huge achievement of 17 of their LLB candidates graduating cum laude. The distinguished graduates...
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April 5, 2019
PhD Graduate Assists HIV Positive Pregnant Women in Area of Sterilisation Abuse
‘Social justice coupled with gross human rights violations suffered by HIV positive pregnant women in South Africa and globally are...
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April 5, 2019
Cum Laude Law Graduate Passionate About Life-Long Learning
The “nest” was empty after her youngest child left home to study at university so Ms Primi Chetty decided it...
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April 5, 2019
LLB for Durban Metro Policewoman
While her rank as Senior Constable at the Durban Metropolitan Police Services is rooted in law enforcement, LLB graduate Ms...
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April 5, 2019
Hard Work Pays Off for Law Summa Cum Laude Graduates
For Law graduates Mr Suhail Ebrahim, Ms Zakiyya Reheman, Ms Sumaiyah Abdulah and Ms Amy Gooden, graduating summa cum laude...
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April 5, 2019
Double Celebration for Ismail Family
A double celebration is in store at the Ismail household as twin daughters accomplished a major milestone together. Mariam and...
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April 5, 2019
Eradicating Gender Disparity in the Workplace Highlighted in Master’s Research
Barriers hindering women’s rights to development and progression in the workplace was the focus of research done by Ms Therusha...
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April 5, 2019
Substance Abuse Among SA Minors Focus of Master’s Research
Master’s in Child Care and Protection graduate, Ms Precious Ngcobo’s aspiration is to get to a position where she can...
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April 5, 2019
PhD Research on Relationship Between International Criminal Law and State Sovereignty in Africa
The rise in universal jurisdiction in Africa after 2002 when South Africa became the first African country to implement legislation...
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April 5, 2019
Multi-Level Marketing Business Models Examined by Law Graduate
The need for the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) to be used to protect consumers in South Africa is what motivated...
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March 28, 2019
A2 NRF Grading for Law Professor
Recently, while he was away in Somalia advising the Federal Ministry on Legal Aid, Professor David McQuoid-Mason of the Centre...
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March 28, 2019
Academic Speaks on Women Participation in Politics
A strong advocate of women’s human rights issues, School of Law lecturer and UKZN Gender-based Violence Committee Chairperson, Ms Janine...
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March 28, 2019
Top Legal Firms Advise Students on Employment Opportunities at Law Professions Day
Law students from the Pietermaritzburg and Howard College campuses took full advantage of the opportunity to engage with potential employers...
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March 28, 2019
UKZN and Ghanaian Legal Fraternity Discuss Possibility of Distance Learning Initiative
Professor David McQuoid-Mason of UKZN’s Centre for Socio-Legal Studies conducted a follow-up Medical Law and Ethics workshop for health professionals...
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October 16, 2018
Moot Court Competition Winner Pleasantly Surprised by Victory
Ms Sanelisiwe Shangase, winner of the 47th Ellie Newman Memorial Moot Court Competition, was pleasantly surprised to be the victor...
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