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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Where to study for Lawyer

14 universities offer relevant programmes. Open one to see its full course requirements or calculate your university-specific APS.

Paralegal and legal courses at colleges

TVET colleges do not offer the LLB law degree, but some offer paralegal and legal-secretary courses. These are legal support jobs, not lawyers. Find a TVET college on our list, and check it offers the course you want. To become a lawyer, you need the LLB at a university.

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All 50 public TVET colleges, by province

Find a college near you, and check it offers a paralegal or legal course.

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DHET official TVET college list

The government's own official list.

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Private colleges

Private colleges also offer the law or paralegal qualification. They charge fees, so always check the college is properly registered and its course is accredited before you pay.

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