{"id":144280,"date":"2023-01-06T18:52:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T13:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/?p=144280"},"modified":"2025-12-17T13:08:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T07:38:42","slug":"are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree","title":{"rendered":"Are you a lawyer after an LLB?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bachelor_of_Laws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Laws<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span>LLB degree<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a major part of your journey to becoming a lawyer, but that\u2019s not all there is to it.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a45de1b68d65\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a45de1b68d65\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\/#How_to_become_a_Lawyer_in_South_Africa\" >How to become a Lawyer in South Africa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\/#What_your_coursework_must_cover\" >What your coursework must cover<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\/#With_whom_to_do_articles_after_your_law_degree\" >With whom to do articles after your law degree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\/#With_whom_to_serve_pupillage_after_your_LLB_degree\" >With whom to serve pupillage after your LLB degree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\/#Additional_requirements_for_legal_practitioners\" >Additional requirements for legal practitioners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\/#Post-Bachelor_of_Laws_requirements_in_a_nutshell\" >Post-Bachelor of Laws requirements in a nutshell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\/#What_you_can_do_with_your_LLB_degree\" >What you can do with your LLB degree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\/#Explore_Our_Other_Programmes\" >Explore Our Other Programmes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_become_a_Lawyer_in_South_Africa\"><\/span>How to become a Lawyer in South Africa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To become a lawyer in South Africa you must complete a four-year <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.regenesys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>LLB degree<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and complete all legally prescribed practical vocational training requirements as a candidate legal practitioner,\u00a0 including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community service;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 to 24 months of practical vocational training, depending on whether you want to be an attorney or an advocate;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A legal practice management course plus additional coursework; and&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be admitted by the High Court (licensed to practice) as an attorney or advocate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Get your LLB Degree from Regenesys Law School.\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TRoczsOaS1w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right LLB programme matters, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-laws?utm_source=llb_youtube-video&amp;utm_medium=llb_blog&amp;utm_campaign=study_llb_online&amp;utm_content=https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-laws?utm_source=llb_youtube-video&amp;utm_medium=llb_blog&amp;utm_campaign=study_llb_online&amp;utm_content=are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#4169E1;\">Bachelor of Laws (LLB)<\/span> <\/a> Courses are designed to help aspiring legal professionals take that first step with confidence. Enroll Now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_your_coursework_must_cover\"><\/span>What your coursework must cover<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the question How to become Lawyer in South Africa? In terms of Section 109(1)(a) of the Legal Practice Act, gazetted on 31 August 2018, your coursework must cover:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constitutional practice;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional legal ethics;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal injury claims;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High court practice;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magistrate\u2019s court practice;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminal court practice;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour dispute resolution;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternative dispute resolution<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attorneys\u2019 bookkeeping;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wills and estates;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matrimonial law;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal costs;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafting contracts;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information and communication technology for your practice, and associated aspects of cyber law; and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction to practice management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Law Society of South Africa, 2022)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.regenesys.net\/rls-bachelor-of-laws-llb?utm_source=llb_blog&amp;utm_medium=llb_banner&amp;utm_campaign=study_llb_online&amp;utm_content=are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LLB-1200x628-9-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Study LLB Online\" class=\"wp-image-176367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LLB-1200x628-9-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LLB-1200x628-9-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LLB-1200x628-9-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LLB-1200x628-9-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LLB-1200x628-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_whom_to_do_articles_after_your_law_degree\"><\/span>With whom to do articles after your law degree<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to find a legal practitioner or firm to take you on as a candidate attorney to serve your articles. The act notes that post-<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.regenesys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">law degree<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> candidate attorneys \u201cmay be engaged or retained under a practical vocational training contract by an attorney:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>6 (1) <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(a) \u201cPractising for his or her own account;<br>(b) \u201cPractising as a partner in a firm of attorneys;<br>(c) \u201cPractising as a member of a juristic entity;<br>(d) \u201cPractising as state attorney;<br>(e) \u201cWho has practised as a professional assistant in a firm of attorneys for a period of five years within the preceding six years; or<br>(f) \u201cIn the full time employ of, or who is a member of \u2013<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(i) \u201cLegal Aid South Africa, established in terms of the Legal Aid South Africa Act, 2014 (Act No. 39 of 2014); or<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ii) \u201cA legal aid institution which has been approved by the (provincial law) Council for the purpose of engaging candidate attorneys and who is responsible for supervising the training of candidate attorneys so engaged; or<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(iii) \u201cAny other institution approved by the (provincial law) Council for the purpose of engaging candidate attorneys and who is responsible for supervising the training of candidate attorneys so engaged.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Government Gazette, 2018).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_whom_to_serve_pupillage_after_your_LLB_degree\"><\/span>With whom to serve pupillage after your LLB degree<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you seek admission as an advocate after completing your <\/span>LLB degree<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the regulations require you to:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>7 (1) <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;(a) \u201cServe under a practical vocational training contract with a person referred to in subregulation (4)* for an uninterrupted period of 12 months after that person has satisfied all the requirements for a degree referred to in sections 26(1)(a) or (b) of<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the act; and<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u201cPrior to or during service under a practical vocational training contract complete a programme of structured course work, comprising compulsory modules, of not less than 400 notional hours duration in the aggregate over a period of no longer than six months.<\/span><\/i><b><i>(2)<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attendance at any training course approved by any existing society of advocates, the National Bar Council of South Africa or the General Council of the Bar for which the pupil registered before the date referred to in section 120(4) of the Act and in respect of which the required attendance was completed within a period of 12 months after that date is regarded for purposes of these regulations as compliance with the requirements of subregulation (1)(b).<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/i><b><i>(3)<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Subject to the provisions of the act, any period of service before the pupil has satisfied the requirements of the degrees referred to in subregulation (1) is not regarded as good or sufficient service in terms of a practical vocational training contract.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Government Gazette, 2018).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_requirements_for_legal_practitioners\"><\/span>Additional requirements for legal practitioners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, no matter whether you apply to the High Court to be admitted as an attorney or advocate, you will also need a referee who can attest that you are of good character and good moral standing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you intend to become a conveyancer or notary, you will also be required to pass additional competency-based examinations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.regenesys.net\/rls-bachelor-of-laws-llb?utm_source=llb_blog&amp;utm_medium=llb_banner&amp;utm_campaign=study_llb_online1&amp;utm_content=are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-llb-degree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-LLB.jpg\" alt=\"LLB Degree\" class=\"wp-image-144272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-LLB.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-LLB-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Are-you-a-lawyer-after-an-LLB-1024x536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Bachelor_of_Laws_requirements_in_a_nutshell\"><\/span>Post-Bachelor of Laws requirements in a nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, to be admitted to practice as an attorney \u2013 an officer of the court \u2013 in South Africa you must:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be 21 or older;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A South African citizen or permanent resident;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold a four-year <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.regenesys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bachelor of Laws degree<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or, if qualified in another country, hold five-year equivalent <\/span>law degree<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have completed practical vocational training requirements as a candidate legal practitioner, serving 24 months as an articled clerk or in a law clinic community service contract, or 12 months in pupillage;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have completed a practice management course; and thereafter<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pass the Legal Practice Council attorney\u2019s admission examination; and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be regarded by the Law Society and the High Court as a \u201cfit and proper person\u201d \u2013 an honest person of proven integrity.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Law Society of South Africa, 2016).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_can_do_with_your_LLB_degree\"><\/span>What you can do with your LLB degree<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once admitted, you may practice as a lawyer, representing clients in court, preparing legal documents, providing legal advice, negotiating legally binding and enforceable contracts, and other related tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.regenesys.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LLB degree<\/a> will give you a strong foundation in legal theory and practice<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, usually covering civil law, criminal law, corporate law, family law, immigration law, and international law, and accounting for legal practice, among other things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you decide not to practice as a lawyer, you will find your legal studies provide a good grounding in business, as you will have learnt to think critically, analyse complex problems, and communicate effectively \u2013 all essential skills for a business professional.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* Someone who has practised as an advocate for at least three of the four preceding years, or who practised as an advocate for the equivalent period prior to joining Legal Aid South Africa or another institution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Government Gazette, 2018).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Our_Other_Programmes\"><\/span>Explore Our Other Programmes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-business-administration?utm_source=blackfri_blog&amp;utm_medium=bba_anchor&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-offer&amp;utm_content=what-happens-on-black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/master-of-business-administration?utm_source=blackfri_blog&amp;utm_medium=mba_anchor&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-offer&amp;utm_content=what-happens-on-black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Business Administration (MBA)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-laws?utm_source=blackfri_blog&amp;utm_medium=llb_anchor&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-offer&amp;utm_content=what-happens-on-black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Laws (LLB)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/doctor-of-business-management?utm_source=blackfri_blog&amp;utm_medium=DoctorBM_anchor&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-offer&amp;utm_content=what-happens-on-black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Business Management (DBM)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/higher-certificate-in-public-management?utm_source=blackfri_blog&amp;utm_medium=hcpm_anchor&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-offer&amp;utm_content=what-happens-on-black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Higher Certificate in Public Management (HCPM)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/higher-certificate-in-business-management?utm_source=blackfri_blog&amp;utm_medium=hcbm_anchor&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-offer&amp;utm_content=what-happens-on-black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Higher Certificate in Business Management (HCBM)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-public-management?utm_source=blackfri_blog&amp;utm_medium=bpm_anchor&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-offer&amp;utm_content=what-happens-on-black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Public Management (BPM)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/master-of-public-management?utm_source=blackfri_blog&amp;utm_medium=mpm_anchor&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-offer&amp;utm_content=what-happens-on-black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Public Management (MPM)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/postgraduate-diploma-in-data-science?utm_source=blackfri_blog&amp;utm_medium=pdds_anchor&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-offer&amp;utm_content=what-happens-on-black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science (PDDS)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-science-in-computer-science?utm_source=blackfri_blog&amp;utm_medium=bsccs_anchor&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-offer&amp;utm_content=what-happens-on-black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Science in Computer Science<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/bachelor-of-accounting-science?utm_source=blackfri_blog&amp;utm_medium=bcompt_anchor&amp;utm_campaign=black-friday-offer&amp;utm_content=what-happens-on-black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Accounting Science (BCOMPT)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion  root-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-gaux7 \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-gaux7\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"fas fa-angle-right\" data-expanded-icon=\"fas fa-angle-down\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-6chiu eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What qualifications do I need to become a lawyer in South Africa?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>To become a lawyer in South Africa, you need to obtain an LLB degree from a recognized university. This degree provides the foundational knowledge required for the legal profession.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-ee4t7 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Am I automatically a lawyer after completing an LLB degree?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>No, completing an LLB degree does not make you a lawyer. After your degree, you need to complete practical legal training, such as articles of clerkship or a practical legal training course, and pass the board exams set by the Legal Practice Council.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-7hz8q eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How long does it take to become a lawyer in South Africa?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Typically, it takes four years to complete an LLB degree, followed by approximately two years of articles of clerkship. The overall process may take about six years, depending on your chosen path and personal circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-7ddnm eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Can I practice law immediately after completing my LLB degree?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>No, you cannot practice law immediately after completing your LLB degree. You must complete practical legal training and pass the necessary exams to be admitted as an attorney or advocate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-w3qci eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What are the steps to be admitted as a lawyer in South Africa?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-gaux7\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>The steps include obtaining an LLB degree, completing practical legal training, passing the board exams, and being admitted to the High Court of South Africa as an attorney or advocate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Law Society of South Africa. (2016). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov.za\/juscol\/docs\/2016-LSSA-Career_Guide_to_the_Legal_profession.pdf\">Career Guide to the Legal Profession<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law Society of South Africa. (2022). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssa.org.za\/about-us\/about-the-attorneys-profession\/becoming-a-legal-practitioner\/\">Becoming a legal practitioner<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government Gazette. (2018). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssa.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GG-41879_31-8.pdf\">Legal Practice Act, 2014: Regulations under Section 109(1)(a)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Bachelor of Laws (LLB degree) is a major part of your journey to becoming a lawyer, but that\u2019s not all there is to it. 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