Candidate Attorney (Commercial Law)

Get real court exposure and supervision at a small general practice law firm in Tzaneen while you prepare for board exams. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is in Tzaneen (Limpopo). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work
• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Draft letters of demand, summonses and particulars of claim
• Research case law and legislation on SAFLII and Juta or LexisNexis
• Appear in the magistrate's court on postponements and unopposed matters
• Issue and serve documents at the magistrate's court and High Court

• Clear criminal record, as required for admission
• LLB degree from a South African university
• Good legal research and clear written English
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• Willing to work late before trials and filing deadlines

• Vacation work at a law firm
• Completed PLT (Practical Legal Training) at a law school
• Second official language used by the firm's clients

• Travel allowance for court runs
• Mentorship from an experienced principal
• Study leave for board exams
• Paid PLT course fees at some firms

• Attach a short legal writing sample; firms judge candidates heavily on drafting.
• Put your LLB, university and graduation year at the top, and your average mark if it's above 65%.