Benefits of pursuing an LLB after your BCom degree

Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:50

South Africa's business landscape is increasingly complex, shaped by fast-moving regulation, global trade, and a heightened focus on corporate governance.  For BCom graduates who already understand the language of balance sheets, supply chains, and strategic planning, the next logical step can be an LLB, the professional law degree that opens doors to legal practice, compliance leadership, policy work, and more.

What is space law?

Thursday, July 17, 2025, 8:05

South Africa's night skies have become busier than ever.  From private-sector cubesats to government-funded Earth-observation missions and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope, the country is rapidly joining the global space economy.  All of these activities—and the risks that come with launching rockets, operating satellites, sharing radio-frequency spectra and protecting the space environment—are governed by a specialised legal framework known as space law.

Proper courtroom etiquette

Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 8:19

Courtrooms are the physical embodiment of justice.  They command respect, formality, and disciplined behaviour from everyone who steps inside—whether you are a judge, an advocate, a litigant, or simply an observer.  Yet even seasoned legal professionals occasionally overlook the subtleties of courtroom etiquette, risking sanctions, embarrassment, or a poor impression on the Bench.  This article offers a comprehensive guide to courtroom etiquette in South Africa, outlining best-practice standards for advocates, attorneys, witnesses, and members of the public.

 

'Trial advocacy' success story: Maryna Strydom

Monday, July 14, 2025, 1:41

Maryna Strydom attended the LPC-accredited Advanced trial advocacy course in May 2025.

Candidates who demonstrate their competence during this course receive a certificate enabling them to apply to the Legal Practice Council (LPC) for the -

  • right of appearance in the High Court (s 25(3)); or
  • conversion from attorney to advocate (s 32(1)(a)).

 

Understanding intestate succession in South Africa

Thursday, July 10, 2025, 8:27

When a loved one passes away, their assets must be transferred to the next generation.  If the deceased left a valid will, this distribution is straightforward: the executor follows the instructions in the will.  But what happens if no valid will exists?  In that case, the estate is distributed according to the rules of intestate succession contained in South African statute law.  These rules may surprise many families, and sometimes leave vulnerable dependents without the support the deceased intended.  This article unpacks what intestate succession is, why it exists, how the rules work, a

How to do a handover at work: what you need to know about leadership succession

Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 7:35

Long-term organisational success requires more than maintaining business continuity and market share, fostering sustainable growth and ensuring organisational stability.  It calls for effective leadership at all levels, more specifically at the CEO level.  The current and future success of organisations depends heavily on having the right leaders in the right positions at the right time.

How to manage your brand online as a young legal professional

Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 3:36

In today's digital-first world, how you present yourself online matters – especially in a profession as reputation-sensitive as law.  For LLB students, graduates, candidate attorneys, and recently admitted attorneys, building and maintaining a credible online brand can open doors, build trust, and differentiate you from the crowd.

This blog explores practical ways to manage your online presence as a young legal professional in South Africa.

 

GLR PVT School success story: Claudia Zu Bentheim

Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 10:26

Claudia Zu Bentheim completed the coursework for the LPC-accredited 400-hour GLR PVT School. 

Spectacular time management skills and dedication earned her recognition as a top achiever at the Gawie le Roux Institute of Law's PVT Awards Ceremony in June 2025.

 

About Claudia

"I am currently a jack of all trades at a steel merchant in Johannesburg while looking to secure articles and preparing for the upcoming competency-based exams."

 

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