Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Law in South Africa

Master of Law (LLM) is a postgraduate degree program that allows students to specialize and further enhance their legal knowledge and skills beyond what is typically covered in an undergraduate law degree (LLB) or its equivalent. The program offers a wide range of specializations such as;
-Human Rights Law
-Commercial Law
-Constitutional Law
-International Law
-Environmental Law

The list below highlights the available job opportunities for Master of Law (LLM) graduates in South Africa:
-International Organizations
-Environmental Law and Sustainability
-Intellectual Property (IP) Law
-Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
-Compliance and Risk Management
-Legal Journalism and Legal Publishing
-Legal Practitioner (Advocate or Attorney)
-Corporate Lawyer (In-house Counsel)
-Government and Public Sector Jobs
-Legal Researcher and Academic
-Human Rights and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Institutions Offering Master of Law

•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Admission Requirements:
  You may apply for admission to the LLM programme if you:
  • have an LLB degree conferred by this University or any other bachelor’s degree in Law (excluding the BIuris degree) and have attained an average of 60% in the final year of the degree, or
  • have attained a comparable achievement in another (for example, foreign) qualification, or
  • have attained a level of proficiency or accomplishment in Law which, in the judgement of Senate, is regarded as adequate for this purpose.
  
  International students:
  If you are an international student applying for admission to the LLM by coursework programme, you must submit proof of your current level of proficiency in English (for example,
  your IELTS or TOEFL scores). This requirement does not apply if English is your home language or if you have completed your first degree in English.
  
  Duration of programme
  • As a full-time student, you will be allowed to register for a maximum of 2 consecutive academic years.
  • As a part-time student, you will be allowed to register for a maximum of 3 consecutive academic years
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  LLB degree or BProc degree or relevant degree from a foreign university that allows entrance to a master’s degree
  A weighted average of at least 65% at final-year level or a weighted average of below 65%:
  relevant work experience
  other academic qualifications
  An admissions examination may be required
  A portfolio consisting of:
  recent research-based essays or assignments
  a letter of motivation
  
  Duration of study:
  1 year, full-time.
•  University of Fort Hare, Alice  
  

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