We are committed to advancing legal education, scholarship, and research with excellence and prestige, being cognisant to the unique landscape upon which Africa is premised. The College of Law is driven by a strong vision to lead in legal education and criminal justice in Africa, fostering not only academic rigor but also social justice through meaningful engagement with communities.
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive open distance learning experience that is socially responsible and distinct in its approach. We aim to produce exceptional scholars and researchers who are equipped to contribute to the development of law and justice both locally and globally. Through innovative teaching and learning models and actively engaged scholarship, we empower our students to be leaders in their fields.
The Unisa College of Law is the largest and most prestigious law college in South Africa and on the African continent. Our footprint is evident in the diverse profile of our alumni which is located across the diaspora.
Teboho Malei, an inmate at Mangaung Correctional Centre, recently obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree at Unisa with 20 distinctions.
Law graduate Meckhala Reddy's greatest motivation was the memory of her late mother, whose pride in her academic achievements became a powerful driving force.
Both a graduate and current student at Unisa, Tebogo Dion Rapakgadi was recently nominated for a 2025 Sunday World Unsung Hero Award in recognition of his civic leadership efforts, most notably in the establishment of an impactful community initiative.
Jessica Soko gave birth to her son while completing the final examinations towards a Higher Certificate in Law at Unisa.
Shatadi Phoshoko, former Unisa National Student Representative Council Secretary-General and the first woman to hold the position, was recently selected as a recipient of a Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans Award in the Justice category.
Annual Law Conference
Venue: UNISA, Senate Hall
Event dates: 2026-03-24 00:00:00.0 - 2026-03-26 00:00:00.0
Time: 09:00:00 - 17:00:00
Digital Technology Conference 2026
Event dates: 2026-02-24 00:00:00.0 - 2026-02-26 00:00:00.0
Full day
Annual Conference on Law, Gender, and Identity
Venue: UNISA, Function Hall, Kgorong
Event dates: 2026-01-15 00:00:00.0 - 2026-01-16 00:00:00.0
Time: 09:00:00 - 17:00:00
Applications re-open for limited qualifications only. Apply between 3 November and 19 December 2025. Click here for more information.
Written enquiries and requests for registration forms / further information should be directed to:
The Registrar (Academic)
University of South Africa
PO Box 392
Unisa
0003
