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

Chinese law and investment in Africa: An overview

18 August 2026
(Ends 20 August 2026)
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This eight-hour remote course, held over four days, is an essential resource to understand and navigate China's interests in Africa, and offers a short overview of Chinese business law and international investment policies.
18 August 2026
(Ends 20 August 2026)
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Commercial loan financing

24 August 2026
(Ends 25 August 2026)
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This four-hour remote course provides a basic examination of various commercial loan options and products through engaging lectures and case studies.
24 August 2026
(Ends 25 August 2026)
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Emotional intelligence (EI) for lawyers

24 August 2026
(Ends 25 August 2026)
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This three-hour remote short course aims at teaching participants to keep the human in the loop, so that our connection remains tangible in a time of rapid technological advancement and AI.
24 August 2026
(Ends 25 August 2026)
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Corporate due diligence

31 August 2026
(Ends 4 September 2026)
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This fifteen-hour remote course takes you on a deep dive into the world of corporate due diligence and covers the essential aspects of legal due diligence.
31 August 2026
(Ends 4 September 2026)
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Corporate governance: Practical insights - contact

9 September 2026
(Ends 11 September 2026)
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This 20-hour remote course will cover the latest principles and best practices of corporate governance and responsibilities of directors, discussing key trends as well as using relevant case studies.
9 September 2026
(Ends 11 September 2026)
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Document formatting for lawyers

14 September 2026
(Ends 18 September 2026)
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This ten-hour remote short course, held over five days, covers the essential MS Word skills that legal professionals are expected to have.
14 September 2026
(Ends 18 September 2026)
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Negotiating for better results

21 September 2026
(Ends 2 October 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.
21 September 2026
(Ends 2 October 2026)
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