We recently hosted our GLR PVT School Award Ceremony to celebrate the success of aspiring legal practitioners who excelled in the 150-hour practical vocational training programme from July to October 2025.
The top 9 students achieved excellent marks and walked away with Gawie le Roux vouchers.
Here are some of the top achievers.
Building meaningful friendships
"I am a Candidate Legal Practitioner at JMD Attorneys Inc., where I assist in both civil and criminal law matters. My experience at the Gawie le Roux PVT School was truly lovely and enriching. It refreshed my mind after varsity and offered new insight into preparing for the board exams and my legal career. Each class was engaging and informative, and I thoroughly enjoyed learning alongside passionate, like-minded individuals. The programme not only deepened my practical understanding of law but also helped me build meaningful friendships. I feel much more confident and better equipped to enter the profession, and I look forward to growing further and contributing meaningfully to the legal field." - Jessica Yio Casey
Confident, better prepared, and inspired
"As a candidate attorney currently completing my articles in the banking litigation department, I have had the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in commercial and financial law. My experience with the Gawie le Roux Institute of Law has been instrumental in shaping my professional growth. The school’s flexible and well-structured schedule made it possible for me to balance full-time work with my studies, and the lecturers’ practical approach to teaching helped me grasp intricate legal concepts with confidence. Each module not only deepened my theoretical understanding but also equipped me with the analytical and problem-solving skills essential for a successful legal career. I am deeply grateful to the Gawie le Roux PVT School for providing such a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. I leave feeling more confident, better prepared, and inspired to contribute meaningfully to the legal profession." - Tshepiso Geldenhuys
Practical, relevant insights
"I am a candidate attorney at STBB | Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes, having started my articles this year and preparing to enter my second year in 2026. Alongside practice, I am completing my LLM in Intellectual Property Law at Stellenbosch University, a field that continues to inspire me. My experience with the GLR PVT School has been nothing short of insightful. Despite a demanding work and study schedule, I genuinely looked forward to each session. The programme offered practical, relevant insights that bridged the gap between academic learning and day-to-day legal practice. Attending GLR PVT has not only broadened my understanding of the profession but also equipped me with valuable tools and confidence as I grow within the legal field." - Sonali Patel
Push through, no matter how tired you are
"I’m proud to be part of Hetzel Bezuidenhout Incorporated, a newly established firm specialising in family law, commercial law, and mining law. I am passionate about learning and self-development, which inspired me to further my studies in labour law to strengthen my understanding of law across various fields of law. My journey at Gawie le Roux’s PVT School truly impacted the attorney I am becoming. The course bridged theory with practice and allowed me to learn from incredible attorneys and advocates who are experts in their fields. It gave me not only practical skills but also the confidence to complete my articles and step into the legal profession. If there’s one lesson that stood out from my experience, it’s this: always push through, no matter how tired you are, and stay open to learning something new every day. Growth, after all, is the heart of becoming what you always dreamed of being." - Mizanderlé Klynsmith
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Last updated on 21/11/2025