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Hanru du Plessis passed the conveyancing exam during the second session in 2024.
"I'm a Secretarial Administrator at CampusKey (Pty) Ltd. CampusKey provides luxury student accommodation for students across South Africa."
"I completed both my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Stellenbosch University and my articles at TSP in Malmesbury."
The dream of buying your first home in South Africa is a powerful one. It is an exciting adventure that signifies stability, growth, and a space to truly call your own. But for first-time buyers, the process can feel overwhelming if you are not well-prepared. Navigating unfamiliar territory, financial considerations, and legalities can leave you unsure where to begin. There are several crucial factors to take into account before making this important decision.
Marcelle Nel successfully completed the coursework for the LPC-accredited GLR PVT School.
He is eligible to apply for admission as an attorney after he has completed one year of articles and passed all four papers of the LPC's competency-based exams, since he has completed a more comprehensive practical vocational training programme.
"I'm a Candidate Attorney at Zietsman-Horn Inc."
Elsha Erasmus passed the conveyancing exam during the second session in 2024.
Elsha is currently a Junior Associate at Marais Muller Hendricks Inc.
Tsholofelo Charity Ditlhobolo attended the LPC-accredited Advanced trial advocacy course.
Candidates who demonstrate their competence during this course receive a certificate enabling them to apply to the Legal Practice Council (LPC) for the -
"I'm a Junior Attorney - 9 months."
This course was originally called “Conveyancing for Typists”, but times have changed. Over the last few years, conveyancing typists and other legal assistants increasingly started to prefer being referred to as “paralegals”. That is why we added “paralegal” to the title of this course. Another interesting fact is that an increasing number of men are now also working in this field. From our point of view, the terms “conveyancing typist” or “secretary” are equally applicable to both male and female legal assistants.
Mental health is a vital component of overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked in high-stress professions such as the legal field. As a legal practitioner, managing the pressures of your role while maintaining mental health is crucial for both personal and professional success. This blog will explore what mental health is, common mental health struggles faced in the legal profession, and practical strategies to help legal practitioners manage their mental health effectively.
Author: Wesley van Emmenes
Applying for candidate attorney positions in South Africa can be a daunting task, but with perseverance and determination, it can lead to achieving your goals!
Here are some valuable tips I'd like to share from my own experience.
Tailor your CV's introduction to include the law firm's name and position you're applying for. This ensures a personal touch, especially when a cover letter isn't required for the application.
We recently hosted our first-ever GLR PVT School Award Ceremony to celebrate the success of aspiring legal practitioners who excelled in the 400-hour practical vocational training programme.
The top 12 students achieved excellent marks and walked away with Gawie le Roux vouchers which they can spend on any of our courses, workshops, and webinars.
Here are some of the top achievers.
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