Whether you want to start out a career as a paralegal or if you want to advance your career as a paralegal, these courses are for you. Other words for a paralegal in South Africa include legal secretary or legal assistant.

Lessons from Telana Halley, Legal Advisor at Parliament 

Anyone who knows something about the conveyancing exams (and the notarial practice and attorneys’ admission exams for that matter), will know that they are extremely difficult to pass. That is why we beam with pride for every single student who passes this notorious exam. One of our clients, Jade Mc Iver (now also a conveyancer!) shares her 10 tips for success. Read on to see what she has to say:

So, you have a degree in law, worked as a candidate attorney, and passed all four papers of your competency-based examinations.  The final step is to become an admitted attorney.

You become an admitted attorney by submitting your attorneys’ admission application.  This is done by handing it in at Court with all the requisite pleadings and affidavits.

Your application will consist of four parts– 

Divorce can be a long, difficult and painful process. Lengthy legal proceedings not only add unnecessary financial pressure but can also exacerbate the emotional stress experienced by both spouses and their children.

This article is specially aimed at first-time home buyers and the conveyancers who render the services.