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How to become a Advocate in South Africa

Represents clients in court and provides specialist legal opinions, usually through attorney referrals.

Step-by-step path

  1. STEP 1
    Education
    LLB + pupillage + admission to the Bar
    1–6 yrs
  2. STEP 2
    Entry job
    First role: Pupil Advocate
    0–2 yrs
  3. STEP 3
    Mid-level growth
    Move into: Junior Advocate
    3–6 yrs
  4. STEP 4
    Senior transition
    Reach: Advocate
    7+ yrs

Time estimate

Total typical time to senior level
~ 7–10 years
Education llb + pupillage + admission to the bar, then practical experience.

Salary growth timeline

Year 1
R20 000
/month
Year 5
R85 000
/month
Year 10
R170 000
/month

Required skills by stage

FOUNDATIONAL
  • LitigationHigh
  • Legal draftingHigh
MID-CAREER
  • Legal draftingHigh
  • Court advocacyHigh
SENIOR
  • Court advocacyHigh
  • Commercial / M&AMedium

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