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"I completed my LLB at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (as it then was) in 2013, whereafter I enrolled and completed my PLT (now PVT) course, with distinction, in 2015.
I have been the managing director of Michael Cherry Attorneys Inc. since 2020 to date."
Michael Anthony Cherry was a top achiever at our recent awards ceremony for alumni who excelled in the LPC exams.
"I did a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with UNISA, which I completed in June 2024. Following the completion of my degree, I registered for Gawie le Roux's second intake of the 400-hour Practical Vocational Training (PVT) programme. I am currently enrolled for a Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Auditing."
Sihle was a top achiever at our recent awards ceremony for alumni who excelled in the LPC exams.
"I am a candidate attorney at Peyper Attorneys in my second year of articles. I obtained my LLB at the University of the Witwatersrand and my undergraduate degree at the University of Cape Town."
Craig was a top achiever at our recent awards ceremony for alumni who excelled in the LPC exams.
"I am currently in my second year of articles at Fairbridges Wertheim Becker, where I serve in the corporate commercial and intellectual property team."
Nadia was a top achiever at our recent awards ceremony for alumni who excelled in the LPC exams.
Juggling your articles of clerkship and studying for the Legal Practice Council’s challenging competency-based exam (CBE) can feel overwhelming.
That’s why we’ve brought together the top exam tips for the board exams from alumni who have not only passed but excelled in these exams.
Let’s dive in.
Truthfully, this is a difficult question to answer without delving deep into what life dealt me whilst I attempted to achieve this milestone.
Admission day
At the age of 51 on 23 May 2025, I was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of the Republic of South Africa, and to be honest, it is still a bag of mixed emotions.
Innovators don’t only need funding and a prototype; they need a legal strategy that captures value before competitors can copy it. That’s where a patent lawyer comes in. Part legal architect, part technical translator, and part strategist, this specialist helps turn ideas into enforceable, transferable assets. Below, we unpack what patent law covers in South Africa, what a patent attorney actually does, how to become one, and why this niche matters for businesses of every size.
"I’m a candidate attorney, currently finishing my articles and completing my LLM in International Children’s Rights."
Brinke was a top achiever at our recent awards ceremony for alumni who excelled in the LPC exams.
Converting from an attorney to an advocate in South Africa involves a gear shift to a more litigation-focused career. This may include specialised court work and a higher earning potential, with much less interaction with clients.
This blog will delve into the benefits and potential drawbacks of conversion and briefly discuss the conversion process.
An attorney is also a lawyer, but all lawyers aren’t necessarily attorneys in South Africa. To qualify as an attorney, you need to:
South Africa sits astride one of the world's busiest sea lanes at the Cape of Good Hope. Every day, tankers, container ships, fishing vessels, and offshore support crafts traverse our waters, carrying risk, regulation and opportunity in equal measure. Maritime law is the body of rules that organises this activity. It blends international conventions with South Africa's own statutes and court-made doctrines to govern everything from cargo damage and ship collisions to port access, pollution, salvage and marine insurance. In short, maritime law turns ocean commerce into something predicta
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