INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL LAW | 2026
An online course in what you need to know now and for the future
24 August – 16 October 2026
📘 About this Online Course
This course focuses on the basic principles in medical law and specifically medical negligence. Increasingly, more legal practitioners are pursuing these types of claims without having received training in this sui generis type of delict.
Participants will learn how medical law differs from other forms of delictual claims and how to approach litigation in medical negligence matters practically and effectively.
This is an exclusive two-month online course with no physical attendance sessions.
📅 Course Dates
24 August – 16 October 2026
Registration Closing Date:
14 August 2026
💰 Cost
R3 430
Per person (VAT Inclusive)
👥 Who Should Register?
- Practising legal practitioners
- Candidate legal practitioners
- Non-practising legal practitioners
- Related organisations entering the field of medical negligence
📚 Course Material
The online programme consists of three webinars, each focusing on specific medical negligence requirements and broader medical law principles.
Participants will receive:
- Interactive online learning
- Downloadable written material via eLeader
- Self-assessment activities after each module
- A written assignment
- Practical litigation guidance
Please Note:
This e-course is presented in English only and all assignments must be submitted in English.
This e-course is presented in English only and all assignments must be submitted in English.
📝 How to Register
Registration is online only and spaces are limited. Participants must register individually.
STEP 1 – EFT Payment
Law Society of South Africa Banking Details
Account Name: Law Society of South Africa
Bank: FNB Pretoria
Branch Code: 251445
Account Number: 6200 9641 079
Reference: Surname, Name and Cell Number
Upload proof of payment (PDF) during registration.
STEP 2 – Register Online
STEP 3 – Confirmation
Once registration is complete, confirmation documentation will be processed. A confirmation email will be sent within five days after registrations close.
🌐 Why Train Online?
✅ Train in your own time
💻 Electronic learning material
💰 Cost-effective learning
🚗 No transport expenses
📧 Course Administrator
For more information contact:
Grace Mukuru
Grace@LSSALEAD.org.za
Please note communication takes place via email only.
⚠ Important Information
- Cancellations must be submitted 7 business days before registration closes.
- Fees must be paid into the designated LSSA bank account.
- LEAD may cancel courses if delegate numbers are insufficient.
- Replacement participants may be nominated 7 days before commencement.
- Participants must follow up if confirmation emails are not received.
- No refunds after course commencement.
