CapMaster of Laws (LLM)University of Cape Town · Cape Town, South Africa

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: Not published
Tuition: To be confirmed
Fields: Law

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: Apr 1, 2026
Application deadline: Sep 30, 2026

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Motivation for choice of study

Statement of motivation uploaded with the online application.

CV or resume

Up-to-date CV outlining education and experience.

Academic transcript(s) and degree certificate

Certified copies of transcripts and degree certificates from non-UCT institutions; official/certified paper copies typically required after online upload.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: LLB or equivalent law qualification; Consult Faculty Handbook for programme-specific admission rules. Coursework LLM applicants must apply by 30 September; no formal second-semester intake.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.0 each component); Faculty of Law requirement. Required if home language is not English.
TOEFL: 88 overall; Faculty of Law iBT minimum (also lists older paper/computer scales). Required if home language is not English.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source