Engela C. Schlemmer

Professor Engela C. Schlemmer is a distinguished academic at the School of Law, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), where she serves as Professor and Head of School. She holds an impressive array of qualifications including a BA(Law), LLB, two LLM degrees, and an LLD from Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), underscoring her deep expertise in legal scholarship.

Her research focuses on critical areas in modern legal systems, particularly real and personal security law, international economic law, and international business transactions law. These interests are evident across her extensive publication record, which spans books, book chapters, and articles in leading journals such as Tydskrif vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Reg, AJIL Unbound, and ICSID Review.

The trends in her scholarly work reflect a sustained engagement with investment law, dispute settlement mechanisms (especially in BRICS nations), public-private arbitration, and the interplay between constitutional rights and legal procedure. Her recent publications, including the 2022 book Principles of Rights of Real and Personal Security in South African Law, highlight her leadership in shaping discourse on South African and international legal frameworks.

• ORCID: 0000-0001-7614-1086

While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her consistent high-level contributions suggest recognition within the legal academic community. There is no mention of formal advising relationships or research grants, though her leadership role as Head of School implies institutional and academic mentorship responsibilities.

Professor Schlemmer is actively involved in legal scholarship with no indication of retirement or emeritus status. She has no listed lab or research team, but her work is institutionally anchored at Wits’ School of Law, a key center for legal research in South Africa.