Financial stability isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when talking about legal research, but for Commercial Law postdoctoral fellow Dr Sebastian Krafzik, it’s exactly where law, governance and global development meet.

Not many law graduates clock over 500 flying hours before turning 25, but UCT Law alum Ah Young Kim has always taken a slightly unconventional route.

Sarah Christie sadly passed away on 5 October 2025 at the age of 79, the shock of her loss continues to consume her family and friends deeply.

Can effective copyright management contribute to sustainable development in developing countries? Dr Ghati Nyehita shares her insights into her PhD research and her postdoc work in the Faculty's Department of Commercial Law.

The Faculty hosted a bitter-sweet celebration of Dr Vyonna Bondi at its recognition event for our recent research graduates (Master’s and PhD).

Join this great series of events about entrepreneurship, opportunities, how-to's and what it takes. UCT Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) is a series of virtual talks that encourage entrepreneurship as a mindset and career option!

UCT Law Grad takes place on Tuesday 9 September at 14h00.

Dr Elfas Torerai brings to the Faculty his insights into the links between fintech and intellectual property law, in his role as Postdoctoral Research Fellow. We share our recent chat with Dr Torerai - about his work, research plan, & more.

What is happening in the Faculty of Law in relation to a just energy transition? We introduce you here to Dr Wafiq Davids, postdoctoral fellow in the Faculty of Law’s Mineral Law in Africa research unit.

UCT students, this is your opportunity to share your UCT experience with us! 

Law students from Kenya and Mozambique emerged victorious following a moot court challenge where they put legal theory to practice at the 34th Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court.

Issues on migration and human rights, statelessness, and civil and political rights are in the spotlight as the University of Cape Town (UCT) hosts the 34th Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition until 5 July.