Candidate Attorney (Labour Law)

Court runs, drafting and client consultations: a commercial law firm in Lephalale will put you to work from week one. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Lephalale. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Take instructions from clients and write clear attendance notes
• Record your time on the practice management system every day
• Prepare trial bundles and discovery affidavits
• Attend court with counsel and take notes during trials
• Study for the LPC competency-based examinations alongside the work

• Proficient in Word, Outlook and legal research databases
• LLB degree from a South African university
• Ready to sign a practical vocational training contract registered with the LPC
• Code B driver's licence and a reliable car for court runs
• Good legal research and clear written English
• Clear criminal record, as required for admission

• Moot court or legal clinic experience
• Second official language used by the firm's clients
• Completed PLT (Practical Legal Training) at a law school

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

• Attach a short legal writing sample; firms judge candidates heavily on drafting.
• Say which area of law you want and why in two lines; generic cover letters rarely get shortlisted.