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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 2023
Eligibility
Applicants are required to apply at least two years in advance of them completing their LLB.
Scheme dates
July 2023.
Application window
Applications for the Winter Vacation Programme 2023 are now closed.
Location
Johannesburg, Cape Town

Summer Vacation Programme 2023
Eligibility
Applicants are required to apply at least two years in advance of them completing their LLB.
Scheme dates
December 2023.
Application window
01 August 2023 to 31 August 2023
Location
Johannesburg, Cape Town

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 in 2024 are closed.
Applications for 2024 and 2025 South African Candidate Attorneys are closed.
Location
Johannesburg, Cape Town

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 2023 to 30 September 2023

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
Details coming soon.
Location
Nairobi

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.
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