University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law LLM (Estate Law) (Coursework)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law

University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law

LLM (Estate Law) (Coursework)

Pretoria, South Africa

LLM

1 up to

2 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The LLM (Estate Law) (Coursework) at UP Law covers estate, succession, wills and trusts. Curriculum: three modules of 30 credits each, research methodology RHP 801 (5 credits) and research proposal RHP 803 (5 credits). You submit the proposal before the mini-dissertation, which must address registered modules. If studies run to the maximum of 2 years, timing rules and approval apply.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in estate planning, wills and trusts practice, probate and estate administration, trust management, estate litigation, compliance, academia. These career opportunities include estate attorney, trust officer, probate specialist, legal advisor and consultant in wealth management and succession law roles.

Programme information

The curriculum will generally consist of:

  • Three modules counting 30 credits each (If a student completes his/her studies over the maximum time of 2 years, at least one of these modules must be completed during the first year of registration).
  • A module in research methodology (RHP 801 - 5 credits) (If a student completes his/her studies over the maximum time of 2 years, this module must be completed during the first year of registration).
  • A research proposal (RHP 803 - 5 credits). The student must submit the research proposal to the supervisor prior to commencing with the writing of the mini-dissertation. If a student completes his/her studies over the maximum time of 2 years, this submission should take place no later than the end of the first semester of the second year of registration for the degree. This period may be extended with the approval of the relevant head of department.
  • A mini-dissertation. The mini-dissertation must deal with the subject content of one of the modules or a combination of the modules registered for by the student for his/her LLM/MPhil degree. Any request for an extension of the period for submission of the mini-dissertation may only be granted by the Postgraduate Committee on recommendation of the relevant head of department.

Also refer to the Postgraduate Brochure for the complete study programme as well as the Postgraduate administrative processes after registration.