UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

Oliver Schreiner School of Law

 

Students of Law at Johannesburg’s University of the Witwatersrand learn communication skills, both oral and written, the ability to analyse and solve problems logically, how to argue from a position of weakness or strength and how to work effectively under pressure.

Subjects covered include Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure, Human Rights Law, International Law, Labour Law and Property Law. Students attending the School of Law have the opportunity to participate in the trials of the Law Clinic where they gain hands-on, real-world experience of legal practice. The School also runs annual debates and competitions, and often sends students to participate in international mooting competitions.

The School’s lecturers include a host of South Africa’s prominent legal academics, many of whom have produced or contributed to the standard legal texts in a variety of subjects. Members of staff have also acted as advisors and consultants to government departments, international organisations and businesses within the country’s dynamic private sector.

There are a number of curricula options available to students who wish to study an LLB:

  • The 4-year programme for matriculants (undergraduate registration)
  • The 2-year LLB programme (requirements: a first award [degree], usually a BA or a BCom, where law has been taken as a unit set [major subject])
  • The 3-year programme (requirements: a first award, usually a BA or BCom, where no law units have been completed)

Founded in 1922, the Oliver Schreiner School of Law has built a reputation as South Africas premier centre for legal education.  

 

 


CALS Logo Vacancies
The Wits Law Clinic and CALS currently have a vacancy available for a candidate attorney. CALS is also looking for a dynamic attorney to join their Basic Services Programme. Click here for more information about these vacancies.
Student Mentorship Programme
We are proud to announce the launch of a new programme at Wits Law School that seeks to provide selected students with mentoring support as they pursue their studies.  Click here for details on the Student Mentorship Programme and applications details
Applications closes
6 February 2012
Postgraduate Certificate Courses
The Mandela Institute of the School of Law, University of the Witwatersrand, offers continued professional education through their postgraduate certificate course offerings.  These courses are aimed at practitioners and other law graduates who wish to gain new knowledge or update their skills.  Click here for details on postgraduate certificate offerings for 2012.
Registrations closes
1 February 2012
  Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act Update
This workshop, presented by the Mandela Institute at Wits School of Law, aims to review the Mineral and Petroleum Resources legislation and compliance requirements.
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Transparency in the Extractive Industries
The Mandela Institute at Wits School of Law is presenting a workshop on Transparency in the Extractive Industries.
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