If you have managed to secure an oral for either of the two conveyancing exam papers, it means one important thing: you were close.  That in itself is something to be proud of.

Candidates who achieve between 40% and 49% in the written examination qualify for an oral. 

This is not a failure, but a second opportunity.

Law career fairs at South African universities provide crucial, direct links between LLB students and law firms.  These in-person events often bridge the gap between theory and the practical requirements of the local legal sector, supporting workplace readiness and networking.

Prominent universities and private higher education institutions regularly host career or job fairs to ensure their law students are adequately prepared for the job market.

For legal professionals, a conflict of interest is not a technical nuisance.  It is a direct threat to the trust that clients, courts, and the public place in the profession.  In South Africa, attorneys, advocates, candidate attorneys, and in-house legal teams are expected to act with loyalty, independence, and confidentiality.  When your personal interests, relationships, or other duties interfere with those obligations, you are in conflict territory.

If you are interested in the legal world but you are not ready to commit to a full LLB, a higher certificate in law can be a smart first step.  In South Africa, higher certificates are designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills for entry-level work and further study.  They are especially useful for students who want a structured pathway into legal studies, or for working adults who want a recognised legal qualification without pausing their careers.

For most South Africans, a home loan is the biggest financial commitment they will ever undertake, often spanning over 20-25 years.   Over that period, the total amount of interest paid can equal or even exceed the original loan amount if the bond is managed passively.

What many homeowners do not appreciate is that they can materially influence the outcome of a home loan through how payments are made and how surplus funds are applied.  In reality, the structure of the home loan remains constant, but the result varies significantly depending on how it is managed.

When a company is financially distressed, the choices are not limited to panic and liquidation.  South African law offers a structured alternative called business rescue, designed to rehabilitate viable businesses, preserve jobs where possible, and deliver better returns to creditors than an immediate winding-up would.  For directors, shareholders, employees, and creditors, understanding the legal framework is essential because timing, procedure, and voting thresholds can determine whether rescue succeeds or fails.

It started on 18 December 2014, when I stepped onto the streets of Sandton, which were bustling with busy corporate employees attending to the year-end rush.

Standing in all of its glory, there I was, a 19-year-old law student experiencing Sandton for the very first time.  Carrying the hope of a future that was in the hands of an interviewer from one of the big five law firms that I was about to meet.