Candidate Attorney Programme 2028

Webber Wentzel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Johannesburg is offering a two-year Candidate Attorney Programme for law graduates. This program provides extensive training and exposure to various legal practice areas. Candidates must be South African citizens or permanent residents, with an expected LLB completion by January 2028. Successful participants will receive mentorship from experienced attorneys and prepare for their Admission Examinations.

Qualifications

• South African citizen or permanent resident.
• Studying at a South African institution or equivalent.
• Expected to complete an LLB degree by 1 January 2028.

Responsibilities

• Participate in diverse legal practice rotations.
• Receive training from top attorneys.
• Prepare for Attorneys Admission Examinations.

Education

LLB degree

Job description

Overview

Choosing the law firm where you wish to undertake your practical vocational training is the first step on the way to a successful legal career. If you are passionate about law and want a rewarding career as a lawyer Webber Wentzel should be your first choice.

We offer law graduates the opportunity to serve their practical vocational training with us over two years on our Candidate Attorney Programme.

Our candidate attorney programme offers diverse development opportunities to help each candidate attorney become a valued member of our legal team. We believe in cultivating the knowledge and skills of our people to help them launch successful careers in law.

The Programme

As a candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel you will be based in either Johannesburg or Cape Town. During the two years you will rotate in various legal practice areas exposing you to a wide range of legal addition to receiving invaluable legal training from top attorneys and respected legal practitioners you will participate in our in-house PLT Programme in preparation for the Attorneys Admission Examinations.

As a value add we provide platforms to enable more experienced attorneys to impart their wisdom; share legal knowledge; support and guide you during your two-year journey.

Minimum requirements for consideration

• South African citizen / permanent resident
• Studied / studying at a South African Institution / SAQA equivalent qualification
• Expect to complete an LLB degree by 1 January 2028

We require the following to accompany your application

• most recent academic transcripts including current year of study
• academic transcripts of any undergraduate qualification (and any other relevant qualifications)
• matric certificate
• copy of ID

No applications via e-mail will be considered.

If you have any queries please contact the Webber Wentzel Graduate Recruitment team by emailing

Key Skills

Clerical, Diploma, Foreclosure Paralegal, Flight Operations, Construction Equipment

Employment Type

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience

Experience : years

Vacancy

Vacancy : 1