Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law at Rhodes University (RU) is committed to providing high-quality legal education that combines academic rigour with practical training. The faculty offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes designed to equip students with critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and professional skills essential for the legal profession. Emphasizing social justice, human rights, and the rule of law, the faculty prepares graduates for careers in legal practice, public service, governance, and academia. Through research, community engagement, and partnerships with the legal sector, the faculty contributes to the development of law and society in South Africa and beyond.