Overview     

The LLB degree unlocks a diverse range of career opportunities both within the traditional legal profession and beyond. This webinar is designed to help students explore the many legal career paths available in South Africa and internationally, from becoming an attorney or advocate to roles in academia, policy, compliance, and legal technology. 

Attendees will also gain insights into what employers look for, how to prepare for the transition from student to professional and the various postgraduate and international qualification options available after graduation. 

Join Lisa Thomas on 18 February 2026, from 10h00 to 12h00, as she outlines a clear roadmap to the dynamic and rewarding career possibilities that an LLB degree can offer. 

Learning objectives  

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Explore the versatility of the LLB degree within the South African legal landscape. 

• Understand the steps and requirements for becoming an attorney or advocate. 

• Gain insight into LLM studies and LLB conversion options for international legal practice. 

• Learn what legal recruiters and law firms look for in strong candidates. 

• Discover alternative career paths outside of traditional legal practice. 

Content

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• What can you do with an LLB in South Africa? 

• Becoming an attorney vs advocate - what's the difference? 

• LLMs, conversions, and overseas options. 

• What recruiters and firms look for. 

• Alternative careers: academia, policy, compliance or legal tech 

About the presenter   

Adv Lisa Thomas 

A former criminal defence advocate and in-house counsel in Durban, Adv Lisa Thomas has seen the law practice from both sides. She graduated with her LLB, completed her pupillage and was admitted as an advocate in 2008. Her current area of interest is in alternative dispute resolution, specifically mediation. She is a maverick for humanity and ethics within the legal profession in South Africa with a focus on candidate attorneys.

Who should attend?  

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Candidate attorneys 

• Law students  

• Pupil advocates  

• Paralegals 

• Junior legal practitioners 

Price            

• R 250.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

Steps to register for the event:  

If you already have a profile, login and register for the webinar. 

If you don’t have a profile, create a free profile then login and register for the webinar. 

Click here  to create a free profile (There is no charge to create a profile and gain access to our free Monthly Practice Management Series). 

Click here  to find out about the Technical Resource Centre & CPD Subscription options. 

Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• A summarised slide presentation. 

• Reference documents and/ or course material where available. 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.