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Online application requirements

The required annexures for Bursaries, Practical Vocational Training and/or Student Vacation Programme are as follows (Word, PDF or Rich Text format at 3.5 MB max each):

  • Cover/motivation letter and CV (in 1 document) clearly articulating which opportunity you are applying for
  • Certified Copy of your identity document or driver’s license
  • Certified Grade 12 (matric) results
  • Certified updated University academic transcript

Winter Vacation Programme 2024

Eligibility

Applicants are required to apply at least two years in advance of them completing their LLB.

Scheme dates

July 2024.

Application window

Applications for the Winter Vacation Programme 2024 are now open.

Location

Johannesburg, Cape Town

Winter Vacation Programme 2024

Summer Vacation Programme 2024

Eligibility

Applicants are required to apply at least two years in advance of them completing their LLB.

Scheme dates

December 2024.

Application window

01 August 2024 to 31 August 2024.

Location

Johannesburg, Cape Town

Summer Vacation Programme 2024

Candidate Attorney Programme

Eligibility

Applicants are required to apply at least two years in advance of them completing their LLB.

Scheme dates

January on an annual basis.

Application window

Applications for Candidate Attorney positions for 2025 are open.

Location

Johannesburg, Cape Town

Candidate Attorney Programme

Bursaries 2024

Eligibility

To be considered for a bursary, an applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa, and be enrolled as a full-time student at a South African university for the LLB degree (at undergraduate or postgraduate level).

Application window

01 September 2024 to 30 September 2024.

Bursaries 2024

Pupillage Programme

Eligibility

Admitted to or have completed the Advocates Training Programme at the Kenya School of Law (KSL) in the current academic year.

Application window

1 February 2024.

Location

Nairobi

Pupillage Programme

Frequently
asked questions

How many Candidate Attorneys are you looking to recruit this year?

Annually the firm is looking to recruit approximately 30 Candidate Attorneys.

How many rotations does a Candidate Attorney get?

Our Candidate Attorneys have the opportunity to rotate every 6 months into a different practice area. This equates to 4 rotations over the course of their training.

Do I have an option of which practice area to experience during the vacation programme?

Yes, our vacation programme students are given the opportunity to provide us with a wishlist of their preferred practice area. 

How do I follow up on my application?

For any queries related to your application, please email us at gradteam@cdhlegal.com.

How many rotations does a trainee advocate get?

Our Pupils have the opportunity to rotate into four different practice areas over the course of their training.

Do I have an option of the practice areas to experience during the programme?

Yes, our students are given the opportunity to provide us with a wishlist of their preferred practice areas. 

How do I follow up on my application?

For any queries related to your application, please email us at gradteam@cdhlegal.com.