Faculty of Law
Home »
The UJ Faculty of Law offers traditional law programmes such as BA Law, BCom Law and LLB, as well as LLM degrees by dissertation and coursework and LLD degrees in various important fields.
The Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is home to dynamic departments that offer a well-rounded legal education, combining academic excellence with practical skills.
Research at the UJ Faculty of Law is driven by a commitment to advancing legal scholarship that is both impactful and socially responsive.
The UJ Law Clinic, located at three campuses of the University of Johannesburg, offers free legal services to underprivileged individuals and communities, reinforcing the Faculty’s commitment to access to justice and social responsibility.
The UJ Law Moot Court is a state-of-the-art simulated courtroom where students participate in mock trials, legal arguments, and debates. It offers a dynamic, experiential learning environment that sharpens advocacy, legal reasoning and public speaking skills.
The UJ Faculty of Law is led by the Acting Executive Dean, supported by two Vice Deans and HoD’s (making up the Dean’s Committee) overseeing Research, Teaching, and Programme Delivery.
More About Us
Our Faculty and students represent the full range of diversity of a South African society based on human dignity, equality and freedom. We are particularly proud of the Soweto Law Clinic, which is the first custom-built law clinic in the country and is intended to provide services to an area that played such an important role in the creation of our democratic society. We also pride ourselves in our staff members achievements, like the Research Chair (in the area of International Law) that was awarded to Prof Hennie Strydom by the adjudication committee of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Visit the SARCIL website.
UJ is pleased to release the 7th edition of the Alumni Impumelelo magazine. In this edition the UJ Faculty of Law is showcased, as the UJ Law clinic celebrates 40 years of impact. Read the magazine here.
First Mpedi Family Scholarship cohort graduates- a milestone for inclusive education at UJ
It was a momentous occasion as the first recipients of the Mpedi Family Scholarship for Neurodive...
Philosophy of ubuntu offers powerful framework for ethical leadership
Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johann...
UJ alumnus Sylvester Chauke returns as Professor of Practice to inspire the next generation
University of Johannesburg alumnus and award-winning brand communicator Sylvester Chauke is joini...
Gigaba, Maimane newly minted PhD graduates from UJ
Members of parliament Dr Malusi Gigaba and Dr Mmusi Maimane are the newest additions to the UJ fa...
Opinion: Don’t let digital shift of ID verifications lock out the poor
Prof Stella Bvuma is director of school of consumer intelligence and information systems at UJ. S...
UJ tackles GBVF through ‘Man to Men’ initiative
As South Africa continues to confront a pervasive crisis of gender-based violence and femicide (G...
UJ football stars Adrielle Mibe and Ayesha Moosa sign international deals
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is celebrating a significant milestone as two of its brightes...
Opinion: Reimagining employment in the age of the fourth industrial revolution
Letlhokwa George Mpedi is the vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Johannesburg. Ts...
UJ Alumni reflects on public management and governance
The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy (...
U20 Women’s Football team reclaims Engen Knockout Challenge title
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Women’s Under-20 Football Team has once again clinched ...
UJ’s Community Engagement honours Nelson Mandela’s legacy on international day of service
The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Community Engagement (CE) Unit brought together hundreds of...
Riverlea’s emerging young golfer and UJ student aims for top world opens
Meet Kayle Wykes, a young third year, University of Johannesburg (UJ) student and golfer who turn...
Vice-Chancellor Message – 18 July 2025
Dear UJ community, Not so long ago, as we marked the end of the first semester on 23 June, I remi...
ATTENTION: NEWS EDITORS & REPORTERS Media Advisory For immediate release Thursday, 17 July 20...
UJ’s Mini Open Days inspire future students
The Sanlam Auditorium at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) was filled with excitement, inspirat...
Opinion: When help turns harmful: confronting the toxic rise of ‘mavuso’ culture in South Africa
Calvin Rafadi is a Research Associate at University of Johannesburg. He recently published an opi...
Prof Clinton Aigbavboa is a professor in the department of construction management and quantity s...
UJ postgraduates bring research to life through powerful one-minute stories
The 2025 University of Johannesburg (UJ) Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) Competition showcased the cr...
UJ hosts silent walk to raise awareness against GBV and Femicide
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) held a Silent Walk Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide...
UJ Senior Men’s Football Team returns to Varsity Football with title aspirations
After a year-long hiatus, the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Senior Men’s Football Team ...