This Wills Month, we're taking a deep dive into a valuable checklist: the life file.

A life file checklist is a comprehensive list of crucial documents and information needed to manage your affairs after your death or if you are unable to manage your affairs due to medical reasons, for example.  This checklist helps your spouse and family members to find essential information, like financial details, legal documents, and end-of-life wishes, making the process easier during a difficult time.

There are many ways to start a career in law.  One of the best entry points is as a conveyancing secretary or paralegal.  You may have already decided that this kind of position would suit you well.  But the job search can still be daunting, especially if you are completely new to the legal field.

This blog will explore tangible steps you can take to start your career as a conveyancing secretary.

When people talk about the right to record police officers, they're usually referring to taking photos, videos, or audio of South African Police Service (SAPS) or municipal/metro police while they perform their duties in public.  In 2025, a Johannesburg High Court matter made headlines by awarding damages to a motorist unlawfully arrested for filming at a roadblock.  This reinforced that citizens may question and record police officers in public, provided they don't interfere with operations.  Multiple outlets reported the judgment and its significance for accountability.

Practical vocational training (PVT) is a compulsory step that candidate attorneys need to take to become admitted attorneys in South Africa.  Securing articles and choosing a law school can be daunting, but we're here to guide you every step of the way.

This blog explores when and why candidate attorneys should complete PVT.  We'll also discuss the different scenarios that will affect your decision.

Career options for LLB graduates

LLB graduates have several career options.  Let's have a look at a few.

Social media is one of the most significant technological innovations of the modern age.  Leveraging the connectivity of the internet, social media allows people to connect like never before.  Facebook alone has 3.07 billion monthly active users, which is why social media marketing has become such a powerful tool for any business or professional, including lawyers.  With the importance of social media marketing in the modern age.  We decided to take a look at what it is and how it can benef