The long and winding road to becoming a lawyer
When pondering the question of whether one should become an attorney, the following wise words come to mind, “The study of Law is sublime, and...
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2019 South African Law Reform Commission Legal Essay Writing Competition now open!
The South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) in conjunction with prize sponsors Juta Law, are proud to announce the opening of the 2019 season for the South African Law Reform Commission Legal Essay Writing Competition.
The 2019 season honours the memory and …
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Beginner’s Guide for Law Students
About this publication:
The fifth edition of Beginner’s Guide for Law Students is a foundational text which introduces first-year law students to:
basic legal terminology and definitions;
the South African legal system’s objectives, history and subdivisions;…
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Final call for submissions to the 2018 South African Law Reform Commission Legal Essay Writing Competition
The South African Law Reform Commission in partnership with Juta Law is calling on young legal minds to submit articles championing law reform in South...
by Juta
Legal Research: Purpose, Planning and Publication
Lawyers must be able to do research and should be able to do it well in order to honour their obligations, be those obligations commercial,...
by Juta
Are you creating intellectual property at university? Know your IP rights!
If you are currently studying or planning your studies at a university in South Africa, it is important that you understand your rights as an...
Self-employment as an alternative career choice for law graduates
South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 27.2% during the second quarter of this year, up from the 26.7% of the first 3 months of...
South African Law Reform Commission relaunches 2018 student Legal Essay Writing Competition
The South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) in conjunction with prize sponsors Juta Law, are proud to announce the relaunch of the long-standing annual legal...
by Juta
Five reasons to study law
Monash South Africa shares five reasons why you should consider studying law:
1. Law degrees combine theory with practice
A lot of theory goes into studying law,...
Sabinet South African National Legislation (NetLaw)
The cost of doing business within South Africa, along with the cost of running an educational institution is growing, and extremely quickly too. One essential...
by Sabinet
The Council on Higher Education’s national review of the LLB
The CHE undertook a review of the LLB programme across the 17 Universities that offer it. While this was a process that began in 2013,...
The many career paths of the modern lawyer
There is no doubt that earning your Law degree is an admirable achievement and worth doing no matter which direction your career takes you, whether...
by GoLegal
LSSA calls on Council on Higher Education to consult the legal profession on issues related to the LLB degree
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) questions the decision by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) not to include the legal profession in its...
by LSSA
Succeeding in your role as a candidate attorney
The duties of a Candidate Attorney will make or break you
It’s your first day at work. You’ve heard that the duties of the article clerk...
The functions and differences between state attorneys, state advocates and prosecutors
This article is specifically targeted at informing those who are currently studying or have completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) qualification at any accredited South...
A personal perspective on being a woman in the maritime sector
I come from very humble working class beginnings. My mom worked in an appliance factory and my father was a salary clerk. I attended government...
Two Exemplary Young South Africans Share Their Thoughts On The Real Importance Of A Law Degree
Two outstanding young South Africans, law student and Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group bursary recipient Kamogelo Sono and school pupil and future law student, Lesedi Nkwe...
by Bowmans
Plight of a black law graduate
We recently received this thought provoking letters from one of our readers. It raises many questions about transformation in the legal profession and brings to...
Is a candidate attorney an employee?
What is an employee?
I recently read a letter titled the ‘Protection of candidate attorneys’ and it made me wonder whether article clerks / candidate attorneys...
Becoming an advocate – Leave the law firm and go to the Bar
At some point during or after your legal studies you will be faced with the choice. Should I become an advocate or an attorney? We...
