What you need to know about the new five-paper syllabus for the competency-based exams in 2027

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9:42

If you are a candidate attorney preparing for your board examinations, there is a good chance you have already heard discussions about the move from the traditional four-paper structure to a new five-paper syllabus, initially announced in March 2025.  Changes to professional examinations often create uncertainty, particularly when information circulates quickly, and different explanations start appearing online.

Course in notarial practice success story: Connie Ntsoko

Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:54

 

About Connie

"I am a holder of B.Iuris and LLB degrees from the University of Pretoria.  Having previously worked as a Public Prosecutor and an Estates Officer in the fiduciary industry, I opened my own law firm in 2011, called Connie Ntsoko Attorneys Inc.

"For years I was comfortable in my areas of expertise, and it only dawned on me at the age of 50 that I had not pushed my professional boundaries."

 

GLR PVT School success story: Sinqobile Mkhize

Monday, June 22, 2026, 9:18

 

About Sinqobile 

"I hold a BA from the University of Cape Town, where I majored in Gender Studies, International Relations, and Social Anthropology.  I also hold an LLB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.  Alongside my legal studies, I have tutored isiZulu to medical students at the University of the Witwatersrand since 2018, which has kept me grounded in community-facing work throughout my academic career. 

GLR PVT School success story: Ulandi Langhein

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:42

 

About Ulandi

"I began my career in the mining industry at a very junior level as a typist after completing my matric at the age of 16 in 1977.  Like many at that stage of life, I explored different paths, including a brief period considering teaching, before entering the mining sector through administrative work.

GLR PVT School success story: Gladstone Akani Sithole

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 9:54

 

About Akani

"I obtained my LLB degree in early 2025 at the University of South Africa, which provided me with a solid, contemporary foundation in South African jurisprudence. 

Currently, I am serving my articles of clerkship at Frik van Schalkwyk Attorneys, a commercial firm situated in Pretoria.  This role has immersed me in the operational mechanics of private practice, allowing me to translate academic theory into actionable solutions for clients."

 

The legal practitioners’ guide to building optimal client connections using HBDI

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:25

Fostering long-term relationships with clients requires more than professional knowledge and expertise.  It calls for consultation savvy that includes understanding your clients’ realities and needs, as well as the ability to effectively view each case from different perspectives.  This means wearing different hats to apply expert judgment and optimal legal decision-making.

GLR PVT School success story: Ivan van As

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:50

 

About Ivan

"I am currently employed on a farm outside Kakamas, where I am responsible for general farm management.  I am also a bee farmer in my spare time.  At the same time, I am pursuing my legal career and preparing for admission as a legal practitioner.

I completed my LLB through Unisa in 2025.  Before and during my legal studies, I gained extensive practical work experience in agriculture, sales, plant hire, earthmoving, and farm management.

GLR PVT School success story: Ashley Seaward

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:53

 

About Ashley

"I am a Candidate Attorney at Roos Inc., Attorneys in George, Western Cape.

Before entering the legal profession, I spent approximately 14 years in the business sector.  I initially studied Chemical Engineering and subsequently built a successful career in operations management, where I developed valuable skills in strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

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