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Candidate attorneys working remotely: The LPC draws a clear line on direct personal supervision

SEOThursday, September 10, 2026 - 08:04
Gawie le Roux Institute of Law
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The Legal Practice Council’s recent directive has significant implications for law firms employing candidate attorneys.  Effective 3 August 2026,…

A young legal professional who is accustomed to remote work

Recent changes to COIDA: What you need to know

SEOTuesday, September 8, 2026 - 08:06
Andrew Banks
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Workplace injuries and occupational diseases can have significant consequences for both employees and employers.  South Africa's Compensation for…

A young employer who needs to understand the changes to COIDA

What you need to know about the new five-paper syllabus for the competency-based exams in 2028

SEOThursday, September 3, 2026 - 12:29
Written by Theshaya Naidoo & updated by Johan van Stade
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If you are a candidate attorney preparing for your board examinations, there is a good chance you have already heard discussions about the move…

A law student ready for the new five-paper syllabus for the competency-based exams in 2028

Can law students and candidate attorneys earn an additional income? A South African guide

SEOTuesday, September 1, 2026 - 07:55
Theshaya Naidoo
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The path to becoming an admitted legal practitioner is long, demanding, and, for many, financially challenging.  Between tuition fees, textbooks,…

A legal professional looking at earning extra income

Working abroad as a legal practitioner

SEOThursday, August 27, 2026 - 07:49
Andrew Banks
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For many legal practitioners, building a successful career no longer means remaining in one country.  Globalisation, international business, cross…

A young legal professional working abroad

How digital communication is shaping South African law

SEOTuesday, August 25, 2026 - 08:53
Theshaya Naidoo
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Digital communication has become part of everyday legal practice.  Whether instructions are given by email, agreements are reached on WhatsApp, or…

Digital communication has become part of everyday legal practice. Whether instructions are given by email, agreements are reached on WhatsApp,
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