• Altum Sonatur Student Magazine

Altum Sonatur is the UCT Law student magazine.  Efforts are made to publish four issues every year - focused on high quality student-driven content on topical and important law-related issues. Keep your eyes open throughout the year for the latest issue, available free on campus. Altum Sonatur also runs a blog.

• Black Lawyers Association of South Africa

The Black Lawyers Association of South Africa (BLASC-UCT) has student chapters at many of South Africa's Law schools. UCT Faculty of Law is no exception. You can find out more about us on X and instagram, or you can make contact on the BLASC-UCT email address. 

The 2024/2025 Executive includes:

• Chamber of Legal Students

“Justice, by students. For students”

Who We Are:

The Chamber of Legal Students is a student-led legal organisation based at UCT, proudly run by law students, for students.

What We Do:

The Chamber of Legal Students is committed to providing pupils facing disciplinary hearings with the best possible defensive solutions. Chambers’ core mission is to provide free, accessible legal support to university students whether they’re navigating university disciplinary matters, academic disputes, or personal legal challenges.

We also offer legal assistance and representation to local high school learners through collaborative partnerships with other non-profits working with learners.

Our Objectives are to:

• Provide well-informed support and advice to university students around disciplinary proceedings
• Protect and defend students’ and learners' educational rights
• Provide mitigation and defence solutions
• Support students and learners through disciplinary procedure investigations
• Uphold all legal procedures in high school disciplinaries, in line with the School’s Act

Our services:

• Legal consultation
• Legal advice
• Legal representation
• High school outreach
• Workshops & training for Chambers members

Where We Come From:

Originally established more than a decade ago at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), our branch of Chambers opened its Kramer offices in 2018 with the vision of bringing accessible legal support directly to our own campus community.

“The organisation was founded for the purpose of providing free disciplinary and advisory solutions for pupils in basic education. The organisation is of the view that disciplinary hearings are in most instances not conducted fairly against alleged perpetrators, particularly with the due process not taking place and the School’s Act being breached by school governing bodies.” (The Chamber of Legal Students - UWC)

While the founding office has since closed its doors, we continue to uphold its legacy as the sole operating branch - committed to advocacy, education, and justice for all students.

How To Contact Us:

Email: chambers.leadership2020@gmail.com Instagram: @chamberoflegalstudents

• SHAWCO Law

SHAWCO Law is a project under SHAWCO, led by UCT law students, whereby our law students have the opportunity to teach and mentor Grade 8 and 9 learners from SHAWCO-served community high schools on topics of law and broader socio-economic matters. A predetermined curriculum is taught each week with an emphasis on student participation and engagement. The aim of this project is to promote responsible citizenship and cultivate informed communities, while at the same time growing the confidence of these high school learners. To find out more, follow us on instagram.

• Students for Law and Social Justice

Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ) is a South African student organisation dedicated to protecting human rights, preventing discrimination and promoting social justice. The society has been formed in partnership between students in various universities across South Africa, with the aim to transform legal education and access to justice. SLSJ-UCT, run by students for students, has three components: a legal referral clinic, a mentorship program for girls in Phillipi, and research, advocacy & education. Interested? Find us on Instagram.

2024/2025 Executive Committee

Chairperson - Andrew Watt

Vice Chairperson - Heather Kausch

Secretary General - Isabella Bosman

Treasurer - Mia Holmes

Head of Outreach - James Lowman

Head of Events and Fundraising - Jade Peffer

Head of Research - Qhawe Mbeke

Head of Transformation - Nanzeba Arif

Head of Mentorship - Luyanda Tshili

Head of Social Media and PR - Ofentje Motubatse

• UCT Moot Society

The UCT Moot Society is an active student-run organisation of Law students. We run informal moots, moot training, and get involved in a range of moot competitions. For more information, you can join us on instagram or have a look at the Kate O'Regan Intervarsity Moot Competition for insight into one of our annual flagship events.

Women in Law (WiL) is a student society, started in 2021, in the Law Faculty at UCT. WiL aims to provide those who identify as a woman with a platform and the tools to connect with other women students and lawyers, to enhance their skills and to give back to the community. WiL wants to provide support to all women students as they navigate their law degree and prospective legal careers. WiL aims to create a safe space for women to learn, share and ask questions in light of the obstacles faced throughout the profession". Our social media handle, on both Twitter and Instagram, is @uctwomeninlaw. To get in touch, DM us there or email us on uctwomeninlaw@gmail.com

Chairperson | Amber Bodrick 

Vice-Chair | Pako Motheogane 

Secretary-General | Obakeng Taje 

Treasurer | Ofentse Lemao 

Transformation | Alexandra Sadie 

Mentorship | Yonge Phillip 

Events | Mia Holmes 

Social Media | Nhlalala Mabunda