Research at the University of Pretoria is at the apex of the University’s long-term strategic plan, UP 2025, which is to be a leading research-intensive university in Africa. Equally important is the University’s international visibility and the impact of its research and innovation on socio-economic development in South Africa and in the region. UP prides itself for the legal research performed by esteemed scholars, students and lecturers alike. As an institute of higher education, UP provides a rounded education experience for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.  

The research conducted by the departments in the Faculty of Law can be found on the respective departmental web pages.

UP/Faculty of Law Research Reviews

• De Jure - Open Access Publication
• Forum of Editors of Academic Law Journals in South Africa - Guidelines
• Law Clinic
• NRF-rated Researchers
• Pretoria Student Law Review (PSLR)
• Pretoria University Law Press (PULP)

Research Ethics Committee forms:

• Letter of intent and submission of research protocol
• Research ethics approval cover letter
• Declaration for the storage of research data and/or documents
• South African Research Chair Initiative
• UP Space

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