Careers · Law & justice

How to become a lawyer in South Africa

Lawyers help people and companies with the law. They give advice, write legal documents, and argue cases in court.

From R 25 000/mo · median ~R 50 000Steady demand
Starting payR 25 000/mo
Study time4 years
QualificationDegree, NQF 8
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What it costs and how to pay

The LLB costs about R40,000 to R70,000 a year at a university. NSFAS and law firm bursaries can pay for you.

Law has good funding for the degree, and many law firms give bursaries.

NSFAS

NSFAS pays for the LLB at a public university if your family earns under R350,000 a year.

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Law firm bursaries

Many big law firms give bursaries to LLB students, often with articles (a job) after you finish. Apply to the firms directly.

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University and other bursaries

Universities, legal bodies, and companies also give law bursaries.

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When you have picked a way in, apply before the closing date.

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