LLM ROADSHOW 2025 Dr Sheetal Soni – Academic

Cost: (as quoted 2024) Full research LLM
Full time (1 year)
You qualify for full fee remission for one year only if you register full time.
If you need a further semester to complete the dissertation –
R7 630 per semester.
Part time (2 years)
Should you register part time you are liable to pay per semester. Total: R 38 060 (fees quoted as of 2024)
R19 030 x 2 semester LLM Thesis First Registration
Plus student levy Coursework LLM
Each module R4760 x 4 = R19040 (fees quoted as of 2024)
Mini Dissertation = R19040
Total = R38 080,00
If you need a further semester to complete the dissertation - R1680 per semester
NSFAS does not fund LLM studies
Top performing students may qualify for Scholarships via the Scholarships office (approx. R20 000)
Levy: Local students R300 per semester
International Levy students – R2 185 per semester x 2 = R4370<br>

Banking Details for Application Fee 2025<br>

Application information: Applications open:
May 2024 for 2025 admission
ONLY online applications will be considered.
Closing date: 30th September 2024.

Admission criteria:
Based on academic merit – students with an aggregate below 60% are unlikely to be successful
No more than 4 failed modules in the LLB programme
Link to the webpage:
https://law.ukzn.ac.za/postgraduate-studies/masters-programmes-and-phd/<br>

Documents needed for application Proof of payment of the application fee
Degree certificate (if LLB complete)
The Applicant’s academic record. – tab available to upload this
ID – tab available to upload this
Matric Certificate  - tab available to upload this
SAQA certificate if not a South African Applicant
A one-page personal statement, giving background on the applicant and his/her motivation for wanting to do the particular LLM.
A Curriculum Vitae
An example of academic or professional writing, done in the past three years.
Proof of financial clearance from your previous institution

For a full research LLM, the applicant must also submit a concept note.
When applying ALL documents required must be upload on the system  - there is a tab called “Academic Transcript” and those other documents must be uploaded here. NOTE: You cannot go back and upload documents once you have submitted your application.<br>

Telephonic queries Postgraduate administrative staff will be available to respond to telephonic queries as indicated below:
Queries once registered for CWM – Coursework Masters for Business, Environmental & Criminal Justice
Any queries relating to admission into CWM
Mrs Robynne Louw - 033 260 6257

FRM – Full Research Masters
PhD – Doctor of Philosophy
Ms Gina Mshengu – 031 260 8036
Ms Mshengu will also deal with queries once registered for CWM – Coursework Masters for Tax, Labour, Maritime, Medical, Constitutional Litigation, Child-care & Protection
Any queries relating to admission into the FRM & PhD
All re-admissions to LLM and PhD - Mr Pradeep Ramsewak - 031 260 3046<br>

Taxation – LLM-TA(Part-time only) The degree of LLM (Taxation) is offered part-time over two years only. In addition, students must also complete a single dissertation of 15 000 words, on a topic identified and primarily developed by the student, in the field of taxation.
The Programme comprises of the following compulsory modules, which should be completed in the specified order:
Semester 1 – Advanced Taxation 1
Semester 2 – Advanced Taxation 2
Semester 3 – Donations Tax & Estate Duty, Research Methodology Module
Semester 4 – Dissertation
The Advanced Tax I & II modules may be used as a credit towards both the LLM (Business Law) and the LLM (Taxation) qualifications.

MODULE PRESENTER
Mr CC Schembri, (Module Co-ordinator) - schembri@ukzn.ac.za - Please contact him for queries or additional information.
SEMINARS
Seminars will be held on a weekly basis on Thursday evenings from 17.30 to approximately 19.30. Seminars will take place via Zoom meetings.
Students will be given a list of materials to prepare in advance of each seminar, which will be discussed during the seminar.
Students are expected to attend all the seminars, and a register will be taken at each seminar. Students are also expected to prepare for each seminar as participation in each seminar is expected.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be required to submit three written assignments for each of the modules, excluding RMM.<br>

Child Care and ProtectionLLM-CP / MPH-CP(Part-time only) This programme is interdisciplinary in nature. Students enrolled for the LLM and Mphil programmes learn together in an integrated fashion. Mphil students include teachers, social workers, police officers, etc. Student-led presentations and assignments contribute to the diverse nature of topics and interests represented in the course. Expert facilitation with professionals from diverse fields guarantees current and evolving issues in children’s rights and family law are covered in the programme.
Eligibility for LLM in Child Care and Protection
An LLB or a BProc degree with the basic entrance requirement being a minimum overall average of 60%.
Eligibility for Mphil in Child Care and Protection (Interdisciplinary)
An LLB or an equivalent degree (e.g. Bachelor of Social Science (honours), Bachelor of Education, etc.) with the basic entrance requirement being a minimum overall average of 60%.
Both degree programmes are subject to the availability of places in the module as class sizes are limited. The programme is offered over two years.
Compulsory modules (all as there are currently no electives):
Research Methodology – this module is an Interdisciplinary offering and differs from the RMM course offered for other coursework masters programmes. You will learn doctrinal (legal) and social science research methodology skills.
Children’s Rights: Local and International Perspectives – first semester module looking at regional and international law such as the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Union’s African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.
Child Care Policy and Legislation – second semester module focusing on domestic legislation and policy implementation such as the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 and White Paper 6: on special education.
Roles of Professionals in Proceedings Affecting Children – second semester module that is mostly guest professional facilitated. Guest professionals include probation officers, prosecuting authority experts, family advocate’s office representatives, etc.
Mini-dissertation – taken in the second year.
Lecturers generally involved in the programme:
Dr Rowena Bernard; Dr Brigitte Clark; Dr Caroline Goodier; Prof Willene Holness; Dr Annette Singh; Prof Ann Strode;
international experts such as Dr Meda Couzens (University of Sydney); and staff from the Social Work department.
Format of seminars – block release format<br>

Maritime Law – LLM-MR(part-time only) COMPULSORY MODULES
Carriage of Goods by Sea LAWS8AS (Year 1, semester 1)
Admiralty Law LAWS8AA (Year 1, semester 2)
LAWS8DZ Research Methodology & LAWS8LM Mini dissertation (Year 2)
STUDENTS ALSO NEED TO CHOOSE ONE ELECTIVE MODULE (not all modules are offered each year please check with the administrator)
LAWS8BG Incidents of Navigation
LAWS8BK International Trade Law
LAWS8BU Law of the Sea 24C
LAWS8MI Marine Insurance
LECTURERS ON THE PROGRAMME
Dr Dusty Donnelly, Dr Vishal Surbun and Mrs Deepa Lamb.
The program is supported by regular adjunct lecturers including Justice Malcolm Wallis, and senior attorneys and advocates in maritime practice.
HOW IT IS OFFERRED - WEEKLY SEMINARS/ BLOCK RELEASE
The program is offered by way of weekly evening seminars.
Field trips, and practical workshops take place by arrangement.
NEED TO KNOW:
We are looking for eight (8) LLM students who will undertake research in 2025 on topics related to the Department of Transport's maritime law reform agenda. If you have an excellent academic record, want to be involved in an exciting industry and meet key stakeholders who have a keen interest in the recommendations emerging from your research do not miss this opportunity. It will be an advantage if you do a 4th year research project in semester 2, so please contact me as soon as possible to discuss the options. Donnellyd@ukzn.ac.za

In addition to academic performance, and the reasons given in your personal motivation, we require applicants to demonstrate successful completion of an undergraduate module in maritime law (or equivalent training/maritime experience).<br>

Constitutional Theory, Law and LitigationLLM-CL COMPULSORY MODULES
Research Methodology; History & Philosophy of Constitutionalism; Advanced Constitutional Law; Politics of Law, Mini Dissertation
ELECTIVE MODULES
None - this Programme is highly focussed on the above core modules, in order to ensure the highest academic standard possible in each module.
PART / FULL TIME OFFERING - Both Full Time and Part Time Registration is possible
LECTURERS ON THE PROGRAMME
Professor Stephen Peté; Professor Warren Freedman; Dr Paul Swanepoel; Mr David Hulme; Ms Munirah Osman-Hyder; Dr Janine Hicks; Dr Christopher Gevers
HOW IT IS OFFERED - Weekly Seminars

This Programme is open to academically promising students in possession of a first or good second class LLB degree.
Successful applicants have usually maintained an academic average of 65% or above during their LLB studies, although other promising applicants may be accepted in exceptional circumstances.
The annual intake is usually restricted to around 12 students and places are limited.
Because of the small class numbers, together with a relatively high number of highly specialised academic staff, students are assured of individual attention in an intimate academic environment.
The highest standards are maintained in order to assure students of a qualification which is widely respected, academically excellent and internationally competitive.<br>

Advanced Criminal Justice LLM-AC This program is offered over both campuses but all administration is done in PMB – therefore registration will be either PA (full-time) or PB (part-time)

Compulsory Modules: Research Methodology (1st semester) and mini dissertation (2nd semester) on a topic in advanced criminal justice
First semester module in 2025: International Criminal Law. 
Second semester modules in 2025: Sentencing, Criminal Process and Criminology.
(Note to students:  in this programme, given that we use outside experts, some modules are only available every second year – please email  Dr K Khumalo – KhumaloK2@ukzn.ac.za for any queries on this programme).
 
Lecturers: Professor Reddi, Professor Pete, Dr. Gevers, Ms. Singh, Mr. Bellengere, Professor Andre Klip from Maastricht University in the Netherlands, Professor Terblanche who is an external expert in sentencing and criminal law, and from time-to-time other external experts or members of the legal profession.

Combination of weekly seminars in some modules and block release (where attendance is compulsory) – subject to the discretion of the lecturers concerned and will be communicated to students in advance.<br>

Medical Law LLM-ME COMPULSORY MODULES: Research Methodology and Mini Dissertation

ELECTIVE MODULES:
·         Bioethics and the Law (Semester one), Prof Jerome Singh – Weekly Seminars
·         Human Rights, Intellectual Property and Access to Medicine (Semester one), Dr Paul Ogendi - Weekly Seminars
·         Forensic Medicine (Semester two), Dr S Mfolozi – Weekly Seminars
·         Law and Medical Practice (Semester two), Prof D McQuoid-Mason – Weekly Seminars
·         HIV/AIDS Human Rights and the Law (not offered this year) 
·         Reproductive Technologies and the Law (not offered this year) 

Part time or Full time
All weekly seminars

Candidates who are interested in the LLM in Medical Law are encouraged to take Bioethics or Medical Law (where available) and Research Project or a Dissertation (where available) as undergraduate modules. However, these are not requirements.<br>

Labour StudiesLLM-LB (part-time only) Compulsory Modules: Research Methodology; Advanced Labour Law; Labour Dispute Resolution; Employment Discrimination Law.

Advanced Labour law entails an in depth review of collective and individual labour laws.

Labour Dispute Resolution equips students with an understanding of the method and function
of the labour dispute resolution in South Africa with a focus on mediation, conciliation and
arbitration processes.
Employment Discrimination traverses and explicates the historical and theoretical perspectives relevant to the evolution of discrimination law in South Africa. All modules are compulsory.

There are no elective modules. 

Lecturers on the Programme are: Dr Rowena Bernard; Dr Lindiwe Maqutu; Professor Prof Ernest Tenza and Ms Nicci Withearnel.

Seminars for all modules are usually conducted weekly from 17:00, with some sections offered by block release - depending on the availability of the lecturers.<br>

Business LawLLM-BU This program is offered over both campuses but all administration is done in PMB – therefore registration will be either PA (full-time) or PB (part-time)
COMPULSORY MODULES: Research Methodology; Mini Dissertation
ELECTIVE MODULES - you need to choose 3 (please note that not all the below modules are offered each year – you would need to check which are being offered)
Advanced Contract,
Advanced Corp Law,
International Trade Law,
Advanced Intellectual Property Law,
Constitutional Law (prior permission needs to be obtained)
Tax Law I and II
Labour Law (prior permission needs to be obtained)
Consumer Law
Sports Law

Seminars are usually offered in the evenings from 5.30
Most of the modules are offered as weekly seminars
LECTURERS ON THE PROGRAMME – Prof D Subramanien, Dr C Stevens, Mrs D Bellengere, Prof E Tenza, Ms S Govindsamy, Prof S Pete and Mr D Hulme, Dr R Bernard, and Mr C Schembri (Tax)<br>

Environmental lawLLM-EN (Part-time only PMB) COMPULSORY MODULES: Research Methodology (LAWS8DZP1); Land Use and Planning (LAWS8BQP1); Natural Resources Law (LAWS8CAP2); Pollution Control Law (LAWS8CEP2); Mini Dissertation (LAWS8LM).
ELECTIVE MODULES: None.
The programme is only offered Part-time over two years. Students will do 2 of the 3 “substantive” modules in the first year (one per semester), and the third plus Research Methodology in the first semester of the second year. The dissertation is then done in the second semester of the second year.
LECTURERS ON THE PROGRAMME: Professor Michael Kidd; Professor Warren Freedman and expert guests.

HOW IT IS OFFERRED: This programme is offered as a combination contact and online course. There are two days per semester involving block lectures (contact lectures for most of the day) and approximately weekly online seminars. The coursework assessments are assignments and the examination is online – one day (9 hours) to answer the exam questions and submit online. The seminars are intended to constitute back-up and refinement to the student’s self-study, carried out on the basis of a comprehensive reading list in the outline of each module.<br>