The CCLA comprises a dedicated group of doctoral students and graduates, supervised by the academic staff at the centre. The doctoral students include:
Tapiwa Cheuka

Researching the impact of the WTO General Agreement on Trade in Services on the regulation of trade in services in the context of Africa’s regional trade agreements.
Adetutu Oluwaseyi

Researching on Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBTs) in the context of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Chebo Tamajong Nfor

Researching on the role of Africa's regional courts in complementing the AfCFTA dispute settlement mechanism by closing the gaps for non-state parties.
Nkosana Maphosa

Researching on the suitability of the general theories of law and development to promote sustainable development in Africa.
Lilian Mbaeva

Researching on the role of civil society in shaping regional integration in Africa.