What Comes Next – Career Paths in Law
Presenters : Lisa Thomas
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 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:
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Explore the versatility of the LLB degree within the South African legal landscape.
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Understand the steps and requirements for becoming an attorney or advocate.
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Gain insight into LLM studies and LLB conversion options for international legal practice.
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Learn what legal recruiters and law firms look for in strong candidates.
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Discover alternative career paths outside of traditional legal practice.
Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
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What can you do with an LLB in South Africa?
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Becoming an attorney vs advocate - what's the difference?
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LLMs, conversions, and overseas options.
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What recruiters and firms look for.
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Alternative careers: academia, policy, compliance or legal tech