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In the first blog in this series, we mapped the space industry landscape: what it is, how large it has become, who the key players are, and touched on South Africa’s significant position in it. That map is important context as regards terrain – but the rules present some complexity (and some risk) for a range of stakeholders.
"I am currently completing my LLB at North-West University and preparing to enter the legal profession as a candidate attorney."
"I completed my LLB degree and thereafter joined the National Prosecuting Authority as a Public Prosecutor. My practical legal experience has largely been in criminal litigation and maintenance matters, which has given me exposure to courtroom advocacy, legal research, case preparation, investigations, and the practical application of legal principles.
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The Legal Practice Council’s recent directive has significant implications for law firms employing candidate attorneys. Effective 3 August 2026, the LPC has withdrawn its 2022 remote-working notice and confirmed that candidate attorneys must comply strictly with Rule 22.1.3.1.
Workplace injuries and occupational diseases can have significant consequences for both employees and employers. South Africa's Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, commonly known as COIDA, provides a framework for compensating employees who suffer work-related injuries, illnesses, or death while also setting out important obligations for employers.
"I am currently an Associate at Van Der Spuy & Partners, where I also manage the firm's debt collection matters and correspondent work. I was admitted as an attorney on 6 March 2026 and joined the firm on 9 March 2026.
I hold a BCom (Law) and a postgraduate LLB from Stellenbosch University. Thereafter I completed my articles at Faure & Faure, where I gained experience in estates, civil litigation, and family law."
If you are a candidate attorney preparing for your board examinations, there is a good chance you have already heard discussions about the move from the traditional four-paper structure to a new five-paper syllabus, initially announced in March 2025. These notices have, however, been replaced by the notice sent out by the LPC on 26 August 2026, titled Transitional arrangemen
Jared Ishmael attended the LPC-accredited Advanced trial advocacy course in June 2026.
Candidates who demonstrate their competence during this course receive a certificate enabling them to apply to the Legal Practice Council (LPC) for the -
The path to becoming an admitted legal practitioner is long, demanding, and, for many, financially challenging. Between tuition fees, textbooks, practical vocational training, board examinations, and the everyday cost of living, many aspiring legal professionals look for ways to earn an additional income while working towards admission.
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