An advocate is someone who can help you speak up so that your needs are heard, your rights are understood and your problems are resolved.
Below is How To Become An Advocate In South Africa
You must undergo one year of vocational training before being permitted to practice as an independent professional lawyer.
Professional training to become an advocate is provided by the constituent ‘Societies of Advocates’ of the General Council of the Bar of South Africa.
Pupillage, beginning on 15 January and ending 31 December, including an examination is a prerequisite to join the Bar.
During pupillage a pupil advocate will be paired with an experienced advocate to see firsthand how real work is carried out in chambers and in the courts.
At some Bars lectures on practice are given.
Information regarding pupillage and of the pupillage syllabus can be obtained from the Bars.
Requirements to become an advocate In South Africa
The basic requirement for admission as an advocate is an LLB degree of any South African University.
Having obtained this, the next step is to apply to the High Court to be admitted as an advocate and be included on the “roll of advocates”
General Council of the Bar. The General Council of the Bar is in effect an association of all the Bars in South Africa.
General remarks. This overview concentrated on the profession of practising advocates and members of the Bar in the private sector.
How long does it take to become an advocate in South Africa?
The standard requirement before one can practice as a lawyer is completing an LLB degree which takes 4 years. Alternatively, some students choose to first study a BCom or BA which takes 3 years and then study another 2 years to complete their LLB.
What qualifications do you need to become an advocate?
When in your role you could do a vocational qualification such as an independent advocacy qualification such as a Level
2 Award in Independent Advocacy or a Level
3 Certificate and Diploma in Independent Advocacy.
What is the difference between an attorney and an advocate in South Africa?
An advocate is a specialist lawyer who represents clients in a court of law. While attorneys can only represent clients in the lower courts in South Africa, advocates can appear on behalf of clients in the higher courts as well. To become an advocate, one has to become a member of the General Council of the Bar.
How much do advocates earn in South Africa per month?
A Junior Attorney in South Africa usually earns an average Salary of R 15,922 per month. A Senior Attorney is higher in level than a Junior Attorney, having 4- 10 years of Professional experience. Hence, their Salary is usually higher with an estimated Average Salary of R 30,000 per month.
Do you need a degree to be an advocate?
Most victim advocates hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field like social work or criminal justice. Victim advocates typically need relevant experience and higher education in a field such as psychology, victimology, social work, or criminal justice.
Is an attorney higher than an advocate?
An advocate is a specialist attorney who represents clients in a court of law. Unlike an attorney an advocate does not deal directly with the client – the attorney will refer the client to an advocate when the situation requires it. Advocates can also appear in the higher courts on behalf of a client.