How to transition from practice to academics in the legal field

Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:06
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Gawie le Roux Institute of Law
Transitioning to academics can be rewarding

Becoming an academic in the legal field has various benefits.  One of the main benefits is the opportunity to impart practical know-how on aspiring legal practitioners.

Johan van Stade spoke to #Rooted&Relevant legal podcaster Macdonald Sesinyi about his personal experience transitioning from legal practice to academics at a private training institute.

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About Johan van Stade

Johan van Stade is a Senior Lecturer at the Gawie le Roux Institute of Law, where he has been lecturing since 2019.  His passion for further education, training, and the law enables him to pass his expertise on to his students, especially those who are seeking deeper practical knowledge and understanding of the law.  He is the presenter and co-author of the Attorneys' admission exam courses and co-presenter of the Course in notarial practice.  Johan also presents various PVT subjects and paralegal courses.  He is an admitted attorney, conveyancer, and notary.

 

About Macdonald Sesinyi

Macdonald Sesinyi is a candidate attorney at Kabai Attorneys.  He holds an LLB degree and completed his PVT training through the Gawie le Roux Institute of Law.

 

This blog was last updated on 20/10/2025

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