31 LLM Degree Programs in South Africa

The study period may only be extended in an individual case with the approval of the Faculty Postgraduate Committee on recommendation of the relevant head of department, based on good reason shown and if the student has a reasonable prospect of completing the programme in a further year of study.

LLM specialising in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa admits up to 30 students annually, with scholarships available. Focused on human rights and democratisation in Africa, it offers core modules, research training, and a mini-dissertation, preparing graduates to drive meaningful impact across the continent.

LLM specialising in International Trade and Investment Law in Africa Coursework is a selection programme and only selected applicants will be admitted to the programme.

An analysis of the theory and practice of constitutional socio-economic rights in South Africa, with a specific focus on litigation and legal activism in this respect.

Are you interested in the insurance industry and how it works in South Africa? Do you want to know how insurance products function in the financial services industry? Do you want to gain expert knowledge on specialized matters pertaining to insurance litigation?

This two-year selective LLM admits international students and may be extended by approval. With strict academic regulations and limited admission, the programme offers rigorous training in human rights and law, preparing graduates for impactful careers in Africa and beyond.

Tax laws have become increasingly complex in the last century. More and more anti-avoidance measures have recently been introduced to curb the effectiveness of tax avoidance structures, thus increasing the volumes of tax provisions applicable to day-to-day commercial transactions. The Master’s in Tax Law is a structured qualification intended to provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the tax code as well as developing tax laws in South Africa and in the international community.

For admission to the LLM programme, students must have completed a South African LLB degree. Knowledge of the general South African Law of Contract is required as a prerequisite for the advanced LLM modules. For this reason, foreign students can only be accommodated in this coursework LLM in exceptional circumstances.  

Are you interested in current affairs? Does the idea of studying international law in the most vibrant city in Africa appeal to you? Do you want to further your studies in a vibrant and dynamic field of law?

This module involves advanced study of the following: (a) Key concepts and principles of environmental law in the context of a South African constitutional dispensation Nature and scope of environmental law (b) South African environmental framework legislation and policy concerned with environmental governance.

The primary purpose of an LLM by dissertation is to educate and train law graduates as researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level which is predominantly focussed on one or more legal disciplines or prepare graduates for advanced and specialised professional employment.

The minimum duration of LLM specialising in Corporate Law (Coursework) is 1 year (2 semesters) and the maximum duration is 2 years (4 semesters).

LLM specialising in International Law coursework select limited number of approximately between 10 and 25 students per year according to the general selection guidelines.

An LLM in Corporate Law provides the ideal foundation for specializing in this popular focus area. UJ is unique in offering four dedicated corporate law modules.

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.

This LLM aims to provide the student with the necessary tools to navigate the IP landscape and create awareness of pitfalls or opportunities that may present themselves.