Law Bursaries

Where To Find Law Bursaries

Law Bursaries South Africa

Attorneys and advocates are an important part of society, providing professional legal advice and representing clients in court in civil and criminal litigation. Some attorneys even advocate for the “silent,” and many attorneys help those who cannot afford attorney’s fees through pro bono services. Although law requires a lot of dedication and commitment (whether during studies or during work), there is no doubt that this is a very competitive, exciting and rewarding career.

Studying in law school can open the way for many different professions in the legal profession; You can choose to become an attorney or advocate, or you can be a lawyer or paralegal.

What is the difference between an attorney and an advocate?

Lawyers are professionals working in law firms; their responsibilities include meeting clients and drafting contracts

When someone seeks legal advice or assistance, they will see a lawyer who has extensive knowledge of legal matters

Defense lawyers appear in court, Professionals who wear long robes and debate cases to judges. They are usually members of “lawyers committees” who require high standards of judgment and are able to represent clients’ cases. They can also provide legal advice and help draft legal documents within their professional scope.

How do I obtain a Law qualification?

Being fluent in English (that means proficiency in writing, reading and speaking of the language) is a key component to studying Law, after all it is a very academic intensive course with lots of reading and interpreting of cases and technical legal books.

Before you can start practicing Law, you will need to have completed either of the following qualifications:
– a 4 year LLB degree
– or a 3 year BCom or BA Law degree and then a further 2 year LLB degree
Should you choose to study a BCom degree before your LLB, you will benefit by having a knowledge base about accounting, business and a general understanding of business and economics.

How much do Lawyers earn?

A junior lawyer/ attorney will earn an average of R180 000 per annum, while a more experienced lawyer/ attorney can expect to earn an average of R220 000 per annum. Lawyers with experience in litigation, complex litigation case management, contract negotiation and legal compliance generally earn higher salaries than their colleagues who lack these skills.

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GENERAL LAW BURSARIES FOR 2023-2024

If you wish to study Law, here are some bursaries for the Law sector you should look at applying for:

Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary
Attorneys Fidelity Fund Bursary
Bowman Gilfillan Bursary
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary
Canon Collins Trust Joel Joffe Scholarship
Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day Scholarship
Cape Agulhas Municipality Bursary
Cape Winelands District Municipality Mayoral Bursary
City of Johannesburg Bursary
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Bursary
Clover Pinnacle Bursary
Department of Environmental Affairs Bursary
Dept of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (EC) Bursary
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
E.V. Adams Scholarship
Fasken Martineau/ Bell Dewar Bursary
Gauteng Dept of Roads and Transport Bursary
Investec CSI Bursary
LegalWise Bursary
Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) Bursary
Motsepe Foundation Bursary
Mpumalanga Attorneys Council Bursary
Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
North West Provincial Government Bursary
NUMSA Bursary
NYDA Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund
Oasis Bursary
Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) Imfundo Trust Scholarship
PPS Bursary
Pretune SIM Card Bursary
Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Bursary
Road Traffic Infringement Agency Bursary
Santam Bursary
SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
South African Reserve Bank Bursary
Standard Bank Bursary
TCTA (Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority) Bursary
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) Bursary
The Paul Mthimunye Bursary Fund
Tim Mills Memorial Bursary
TOTAL Bursary
Webber Wentzel Scholarship

Where can I obtain my Law qualification?

The following institutions in South Africa have a faculty of law for Law degree qualifications:
– University of Johannesburg
– University of Pretoria
– University of the Witwatersrand
– Rhodes University
– University of South Africa
– University of Venda
– University of Fort Hare
– University of Cape Town
– University of the Western Cape
– University of Stellenbosch
– University of Limpopo
– University of the Free State
– University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
– University of Zululand
– Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
– North-West University
– Varsity College
– Monash South Africa