LLM in Business Law

Thank-you for your interest in applying for a Masters in Business Law. This contains important information about the application process. Please complete all the application steps.

If you are applying for Full Research Masters

A full research Masters comprises one-year full time study (or two years part time study) during which you will complete a thesis of 50 000 words under the supervision of an expert.
Before you apply you must have a workable topic and a draft concept note. It is recommended that you contact a potential supervisor to approve your topic before applying.
Applications are accepted throughout the academic year.

If you are applying for Coursework Masters

A coursework Masters comprises of 4 modules. The modules are Research Methodology – Compulsory; Advanced Corporate Law, Advanced Contract Law, Advanced Labour Law, Consumer Law, International Trade Law, Intellectual Property Law and Sports Law. In addition, you will need to complete a 15 000-word mini-thesis.
The LLM in Business Law is offered full-time (over 1 year) or part-time (over 2 years). Acceptance into the programme is limited and is dependent on enrolment targets.
Applications windows are advertised on the School of Law website. Applications will open in June and close 31st October. Late applications will not be accepted.
Coursework Masters students do not qualify for fee remission.

Application Steps

Ensure you have made an online application here. Attach all required documents. If any of the required documents are not attached your application will be disregarded.
To process your application, we require the following documents
1. Academic transcript
2. Letter of Motivation
3. Copy of CV
4. Sample of writing (report/assignment)
5. Certified copy of ID
6. Matric
7. Proof of payment of the application fee
8. Proof of financial clearance from your previous institution.
The post-graduate administrator will “process” your application and send it to the programme co-ordinator for review. It is vitally important that you attach all the required documentation when applying online.
If your application is successful you will receive a letter of acceptance with documents that you need to complete and return from the PG administrator.