Candidate Attorney Programme 2029

Webber Wentzel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Webber Wentzel invites graduates to join its Candidate Attorney Programme in South Africa, a two-year pathway to qualify as a lawyer. You will rotate across diverse legal practice areas and receive training from leading attorneys.

Based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, the programme includes the in-house PLT curriculum preparing you for the Attorneys' Admission Examinations, with mentoring and resources to help you develop your knowledge and practical skills throughout the journey.

Qualifications

• South African citizen or permanent resident
• Studied or currently studying at a South African institution or holds a SAQA equivalent qualification
• Expected to complete an LLB degree by 1 January 2029

Responsibilities

• Rotate across various legal practice areas during the two-year programme
• Participate in the in-house PLT Programme in preparation for Attorneys' Admission Examinations
• Learn from leading attorneys and practitioners

Education

LLB degree

Job description

Choosing the right law firm for your practical vocational training is the first step towards 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 through our Candidate Attorney Programme.

Our Candidate Attorney Programme

The 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. As a candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel, you will be based in either Johannesburg or Cape Town. Over the two years, you will rotate across various legal practice areas, exposing you to a wide range of legal disciplines. In addition to receiving invaluable training from top attorneys and respected legal practitioners, you will participate in our in-house PLT Programme in preparation for the Attorneys' Admission Examinations. We also provide platforms that enable more experienced attorneys to share their knowledge, impart their wisdom, and support and guide you throughout your two-year journey.

Minimum Requirements

• South African citizen or permanent resident
• Studied or currently studying at a South African institution or holds a SAQA equivalent qualification
• Expected to complete an LLB degree by 1 January 2029

Required

Application Documents

• Most recent academic transcripts, including current year of study
• Academic transcripts of any undergraduate qualification and any other relevant qualifications
• Matric certificateCopy of ID
• Updated cv

With 150 years of experience and deep industry knowledge, Webber Wentzel is the leading full-service law firm on the African continent. Our collaborative alliance with Linklaters gives us global reach and our deep relationships with outstanding law firms across Africa provides our clients with the best expertise whenever and wherever they do business. We combine the knowledge and experience of the firm to provide clients with tailored and commercially‑minded business solutions within record times. We value excellence and innovation and we work with our clients to help them achieve success in whatever they do. Our passion to help our clients achieve their goals shows in the quality of the delivery of our service. We aim to add value in everything we do and provide clients with the most effective and efficient service. Given the depth of our offering and the diversity of our people, we are also able to advise our clients in any country, on any law and in any language. We believe in making a positive contribution to the communities in which we work and we are proud to call ourselves home to one of South Africa's most long‑standing, dedicated Pro‑Bono teams. We are committed to promoting access to justice for all South Africans, upholding the Constitution and protecting the rule of law. We are widely recognised for our exceptional service by numerous international rating agencies, including Chambers Global and Legal 500. In the most recent Chambers Global ratings we achieved more individual rankings in South Africa than any other law firm in South Africa.