Welcome to the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria, and thank you for considering UP.
At UP Law, we are shaping minds that shape tomorrow. As one of the leading law faculties in South Africa and Africa, and one of the top law schools globally, we prepare graduates who are ready to lead with impact, serve and make a meaningful difference in society.
Whether you choose an LLB, BCom Law or BA Law, you’ll benefit from exceptional teaching, personalised academic support and opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. Our strong partnerships with organisations such as the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, the World Bank, leading universities worldwide, and prominent law firms in South Africa and across the globe, provide our students with a truly international perspective. We pride ourselves on exposing students to a diversity of viewpoints and ideas that challenge assumptions, broaden perspectives and prepare them to navigate the complex challenges facing the world today.
A legal qualification from UP opens doors across the globe. Employers value our graduates because they leave the university well equipped with the critical thinking, ethical leadership, communication and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Through our career development initiatives and practical learning opportunities, we help our students prepare for their first job, further study or even starting their own firm or business.
Our alumni include judges serving in the International Court of Justice in the Hague, the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and High Courts, not only in South Africa but across the African continent, chairs of United Nations Commissions and UN rapporteurs, as well as government ministers and other leaders in government, business and civil society.
Our academics have played a significant role in shaping South Africa’s constitutional democracy and continue to influence legal scholarship, policy and justice across Africa and beyond.
When you join UP Law, you become part of a proud history spanning almost 120 years. You will become part of a community committed to excellence, justice, integrity and service. Here, you’ll be challenged to think critically, act ethically and develop the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact wherever your career takes you.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Faculty of Law. Choose wisely. Choose UP.
