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

Competition law: An introduction

10 February 2026
(Ends 20 February 2026)
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This 30-hour remote short course seeks to foster an understanding of the policy, statutory, and economic dimensions of competition law and policy in South Africa.
10 February 2026
(Ends 20 February 2026)
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Financial management for bodies corporate

11 February 2026
(Ends 12 February 2026)
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This four-hour remote short course is essential for anyone who owns property in sectional titles schemes or anyone involved or interested in their management to gain a better understanding of its finances.
11 February 2026
(Ends 12 February 2026)
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Business and human rights

23 February 2026
(Ends 4 March 2026)
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This twelve-hour remote short course provides professionals with a clear understanding of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, human rights due diligence, and emerging legal and ESG requirements.
23 February 2026
(Ends 4 March 2026)
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Document formatting for lawyers

9 March 2026
(Ends 13 March 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.
9 March 2026
(Ends 13 March 2026)
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Legal practice management

12 March 2026
(Ends 13 March 2026)
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Practicing law is a business. Join us for a remote four-hour short course in which we will explore the skills needed to run a sound legal practice.
12 March 2026
(Ends 13 March 2026)
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Application of the POPI Act in community schemes

17 March 2026
(Ends 17 March 2026)
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With this two-hour remote short course, you will learn to navigate the intricacies of the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act in the context of home owners associations and sectional title schemes.
17 March 2026
(Ends 17 March 2026)
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