ULSA - Unisa Law Students Association

of the Republic of South Africa 1996, the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, the University of South Africa Private Act and any other relevant laws and rules applicable, ULSA's Constitution is the supreme authority concerning the members of ULSA, binding the Executive Committees and all members of ULSA. ULSA aims to:

>Learn about the challenges facing university students in Unisa and other higher learning institutions in the country, continent and world, and about how a progressive rule of law can underpin development and social transformation.

>Lead and ensure that law students of Unisa participate and engage in legal dialogue, and organizing work to bridge the gap between theory and practice, thus striving to eliminate the isolation brought about by long distance learning.

>Provide opportunities for Unisa law students to engage and participate in the legal professional work environment before and after graduation.

>Ensure consistent availability of information relevant to the study, practice and knowledge of law, whilst working to improve standards and accessibility thereof.

>Develop and maintain an efficient and sustainable working relationship with the University, the College of Law, the SRC and Unisa Law Clinic with the aim to advance the objectives of this organization. A natural person, registered as a student with the College of Law or registered for an LLM or LLD in the discipline of Law at the University of South Africa (UNISA), is eligible for membership of ULSA. Membership of ULSA shall be formal and via registration at an ULSA Regional Office, on a prescribed form and having paid the prescribed membership fee, records of which shall be kept by the Regional Secretary and communicated to the Secretary General. By virtue of having complied with the aforementioned, a member is eligible to participate in elections and hold office.