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In remembrance - Associate Professor Cathy Powell

It is with the deepest shock and sadness that the Faculty of Law shares the news that Cathy Powell passed away this last weekend. Dr Cathy Powell (Associate Professor & Head of Department of Public Law) passed away on Saturday 15 February.

Negotiating for better results

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.

Legislative drafting: An introduction

This 21-hour remote short course will give persons in the public sector who are involved in the drafting of legislation the basic theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in respect of the drafting of legislative measures.

UCT Open Day 2025

We're excited about welcoming you to UCT's OPEN DAY 2025. Have a peek at the full Open Day Programme at the link - and we look forward to seeing you at the Kramer Law Building - two sessions 10h00 -12h00 and 13h00 - 15h00. Don't miss it!

Legal practice management

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.

Estate planning and wills

Join us for an eight-hour remote course, held over four days, which will provide the foundation for good estate planning and its culmination in a will that reflects the true intention of the testator or testatrix.

Trusts: An introduction to the legal and practical aspects

This six-hour course will introduce you to the basic legal and practical aspects of trusts and how they can be used effectively and efficiently, for example as part of a holistic financial plan.

Corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and business and human rights in Africa

This six-hour course blends theory and practical insights with an understanding of the complementary concepts of CSR, BHR and sustainability.

Valuation appeals processes and procedures

The objective of this three-back course will be to analyse, interpret and discuss the provisions of the Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004.

Risk management using effective legal contract strategies

This six-hour course, held over two days, provides useful insights into effective contract finalisation skills and will help you understand the full extent of the associated contractual risks into which you are entering.

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