JIFA

Based in the Faculty of Law, the Judicial Institute for Africa (JIFA) complements the work being done by domestic judicial institutes in Africa where they exist, and offers opportunities for judges from jurisdictions where there are no judicial institutes to participate in courses for professional development. JIFA was established as a project of the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit and offers a range of university-certified short courses to judges, court-based researchers, judicial administrators and others in the justice ecosystem.

JIFA Contact Details

Phone: +27 (0)21 650 2098
Email: jifa@uct.ac.za

Short courses offered by Judicial Institute for Africa (JIFA).

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Adjudicating Gender Based Violence

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  • Location: In person (UCT Law, Judicial Institute for Africa)
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Advanced Gender Based Violence adjudication and Maputo Protocol trainer skills for judges.

 

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Core Skills Course

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  • Location: Online
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This course aims to equip judicial officers with practical skills to manage courtrooms and cases.

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Core Skills for Judicial Officers

  • Date: 22 - 26 June 2026
  • Location: In person (UCT Law)
  • Time: 09h00 to 17h00
4-day intensive course building core skills for newly appointed judicial officers.

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Essential Skills for Judicial Legal Researchers

  • Date: 23 - 26 March 2026
  • Location: Hybrid online and in person
  • Time: 09h00 to 17h00
4-day intensive course in research, drafting and ethics for judicial clerks.

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Foundations of Environmental Law for the Judiciary

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  • Location: In person (UCT Law)
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3-day intensive course on environmental law for judges and legal professionals.

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Human Rights for Judicial Officers

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  • Location: In person (UCT Law, Judicial Institute for Africa)
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Intensive human rights training for judicial leaders and trainers.

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Introduction to Refugee Law for Judges

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  • Location: Online
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This course is offered in partnership with the Africa Chapter of the International Association for Refugee Judges.

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Judgment Writing

  • Date: 14 - 17 September 2026
  • Location: In person (UCT Law)
  • Time: 09h00 to 17h00
4-day intensive course on clear, reasoned and effective judicial writing.

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Judicial Leadership: Year 1 (Foundational) Year 2 (Advanced)

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  • Location: In person
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Judicial Leadership Programme developing resilient, ethical and visionary judicial leaders.

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Judicial Train the Trainer: Developing Excellence in Judicial Education

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  • Location: In person (UCT Law, Judicial Institute for Africa)
  • Time: 09h00 to 17h00
Advanced train-the-trainer programme for excellence in judicial education.

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Refugee Law Adjudication and Decision Writing for Appeals Tribunal

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  • Location: In person (UCT Law, Judicial Institute for Africa)
  • Time: 09h00 to 17h00
Refugee law and decision-writing training for asylum appeal adjudicators.

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Senior Court Administrators Course

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  • Location: In person (UCT Law, Judicial Institute for Africa)
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Strategic leadership and court management training for senior administrators.

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