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Legal Practice Council (LPC) / Law Firm Bursaries

Legal Practice Council & Major Law Firms

South Africa's major law firms and the LPC offer bursaries for LLB students at select universities — with guaranteed pupillage or clerkship placements.

What's covered

🎓Tuition📚Books🏢Internship

Tuition, books, and pupillage/clerkship placement

Open now · 64d remainingApply on Official Website

Eligibility at a Glance

Fields of Study

⚖️ Law

Study Level

UndergradHonours

Available In

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Quick Facts

Workback requiredYes

Financial need requiredYes

NSFAS compatibleYes

Disability friendlyYes

SA citizenship requiredYes

Min academic average65%

About This Bursary

Law Bursaries in South Africa

Law bursaries in South Africa are primarily offered by major law firms including:

Bowmans

ENSafrica

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Webber Wentzel

Norton Rose Fulbright

The Legal Practice Council (LPC) also administers bursaries for financially needy LLB students.

Most law firm bursaries come with a guaranteed pupillage or candidate attorney placement — making them extremely valuable for students wanting to complete their practical training.

Eligibility Requirements

South African citizen
Studying LLB at an accredited South African law school
65%+ academic average
Financial need (LPC programme)
Or: excellence in law studies (firm-specific programmes)
Preference for students at designated law schools

How to Apply

1Contact specific law firms directly (each firm has own process)
2For LPC bursaries: visit lpc.org.za
3Apply before firm-specific deadlines (typically May–August)

Required Documents

SA ID
Academic transcripts
Motivational letter
CV
Proof of enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there bursaries specifically for LLB students in South Africa?

Yes. Major law firms like ENSafrica, Bowmans, and Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr offer bursaries specifically for LLB students. The Legal Practice Council also has a bursary for financially needy law students.

Ready to Apply?

Visit the official website for the most up-to-date application information and deadlines.

Apply on Legal Practice Council & Major Law Firms Website

All bursary applications are free. Never pay to apply.

Bursary Summary

ProviderLegal Practice Council & Major Law Firms

ValueTuition + allowances (varies by firm)

DeadlineOpen · 64d remaining

Min average65%

WorkbackRequired

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