Adila Hassim SC receives an honorary doctorate from UWC for contribution to constitutional rights and social justice
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has conferred an honorary Doctor Philosophiae degree on Advocate Adila Hassim SC in […]
Deneys Re-Elects Michelle David for Second Term as Chair
As South Africa marks Women’s Month, Deneys has reaffirmed Michelle David’s position at the helm of the firm, re-electing her
Candidate Attorneys to Continue Writing Four-Paper Board Exams in 2027
The Legal Practice Council (LPC) has announced the final transitional arrangements for the conclusion of the current four-paper Competency-Based Assessment
LPC opens consultation on cross-border recognition of SADC lawyers
The Legal Practice Council (LPC) has invited the South African legal profession and other stakeholders to comment on a draft
Steven Budlender SC returns to Johannesburg Bar after three-year corporate stint
Senior Counsel Steven Budlender SC has returned to the Johannesburg Bar following a three-year stint in-house, joining Chambers ’56. Budlender
Candidate attorneys can no longer work remotely under new LPC directive
The Legal Practice Council has withdrawn its 2022 notice permitting candidate attorneys to work remotely, directing that candidate attorneys must
Webber Wentzel and Linklaters to end 13-year alliance
Webber Wentzel and global Magic Circle law firm Linklaters have announced that they will conclude their formal alliance with effect
Inaugural Legal Innovation & Impact Awards Celebrate Africa’s Legal Trailblazers
Africa’s legal profession celebrated a landmark moment last week as the inaugural Legal Innovation & Impact Awards recognised the individuals,
NEF Invests R1 Million to Advance Transformation in South Africa’s Legal Sector
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) has announced a R1 million investment aimed at supporting transformation in South Africa’s legal profession,
Wits Appoints Prof Tracy Gutuza as New Head of School of Law
The University of the Witwatersrand has appointed Professor Tracy Gutuza as the new Head of the Wits School of Law,