The Wits Law Clinic (WLC) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Candidate Legal Practitioner / Articles of Clerkship Programme for 2025.
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Articles of Clerkship
Closing Date: 02 August 2024
The Wits Law Clinic (WLC) is a highly respected University Law Clinic based in South Africa and affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand. It is renowned for its exceptional teaching, professional legal services, research, and partnerships with other organisations. Over the years, the WLC has handled numerous cases that have set legal precedents, with many of these being reported in the South African Law Reports.
The WLC, which is accredited by the Legal Practice Council of South Africa, offers practical vocational training to aspiring Legal Practitioners. Our Candidate Legal Practitioner programme offers you the opportunity to work in up to four specialised areas of law. Your work will give access to justice to marginalised communities in South Africa and provide you with valuable experience for your future legal career.
The WLC has a number of vacancies open for candidate legal practitioners to work within the various legal units. The appointments commence in January 2025.
Brief Description
The requirements for the available vacancies are as follows:
Essential Requirements:
- An LLB (or equivalent) degree.
- Strong Academic record.
- An interest in human rights law, social justice, and litigation.
- Good oral and written communication skills in English.
- Sense of initiative.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent research and legal drafting skills.
Desirable/Advantageous Requirements:
- Proficiency in another official South African language.
The successful candidate will assist various Supervising Attorneys with litigation and perform all duties required of a Candidate Legal Practitioner.
How to Apply for Wits Law Clinic (WLC): Candidate Legal Practitioner Programme 2025
Click here to apply online for Articles of Clerkship Programme
Please submit the following documents when applying online:
- A cover letter motivating why you have the necessary qualifications, skills and experience for the position, as well as the names and contact details of two referees;
- A detailed CV; and
- Certified copies of your degree/s and academic transcript/s or other relevant documents.
The closing date for the submission of applications is 02 August 2024. Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The WLC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Further, the University of the Witwatersrand is committed to transformation and employment equity. Accordingly, preference may be given to appointable applicants from designated groups in terms of the relevant policies of the University.
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