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How to break out of your shell as a young legal practitioner

SEOThursday, April 2, 2026 - 08:57
Nomlayo Mabhena-Mlilo
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It started on 18 December 2014, when I stepped onto the streets of Sandton, which were bustling with busy corporate employees attending to the…

Nomlayo Mabhena-Mlilo Director in Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s Dispute Resolution practice and Gawie le Roux Institute of Law alumna

What can you do with a BA law degree?

SEOTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 09:02
Andrew Banks
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A BA law degree is a popular choice for students who want a strong grounding in legal principles but also value the broader skills that come from…

Students graduating with a BA law degree

The duties of a marriage officer

SEOThursday, March 26, 2026 - 07:19
Andrew Banks
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In South Africa, a marriage officer is the person authorised by law to solemnise a marriage or civil union and to ensure it is validly registered…

A marriage officer is responsible for conducting a marriage and ensuring it is valid

Tips for creating effective study schedules and their benefits

SEOTuesday, March 24, 2026 - 09:37
Andrew Banks
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Law school has a special talent for making time disappear.  One minute you are “just going to skim the cases,” and the next you are deep in a…

Good study schedules can help any student, especially law students

Benefits and practical application of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in South Africa

SEOThursday, March 19, 2026 - 07:24
Dharini Rangasamy
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Disputes are an inevitable part of life, whether between business partners, family members, or contracting parties.  When they escalate beyond…

A legal professional guiding a client through the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process

What you need to know about an NDA (non-disclosure agreement)

SEOTuesday, March 17, 2026 - 07:22
Andrew Banks
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In business and in law, information is often the most valuable asset in the room.  A single pricing model, product roadmap, customer list,…

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is an important tool for protecting information
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