Law@work is a self-funded unit within UCT’s Faculty of Law. We run short courses, seminars and workshops on topical legal issues.

Upcoming Events

Pension fund law

28 April 2026
(Ends 30 April 2026)
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This nine-hour remote course aims to equip participants with sufficient knowledge of the main laws and legal principles applicable to retirement funds in South Africa, and the rights and obligations of those responsible for them.
28 April 2026
(Ends 30 April 2026)
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Aviation law fundamentals

11 May 2026
(Ends 15 May 2026)
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Specifically developed for professionals in the aviation field, this ten-hour remote course is designed to equip aviation professionals with the requisite legal knowledge for them to navigate legal issues in the aviation industry.

Law of international financial institutions

11 May 2026
(Ends 14 May 2026)
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This twelve-hour remote short course is a comprehensive examination of the legal frameworks governing international financial institutions (IFIs) such as the African Development Bank, International Monetary Fund or the World Bank.

Negotiating for better results

18 May 2026
(Ends 26 May 2026)
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Learn how to plan, strategise and successfully conclude a negotiation, whether at work, in commercial negotiations, or in any other contexts where different interests stand in the way of agreement, in this 15-hour remote course.

Section 37C – death benefits

1 June 2026
(Ends 3 June 2026)
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This six-hour course will explain the process to be followed in terms of section 37C. The cases discussed will provide guidance to trustees.