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Composite Introduction The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012

Firstly, it is with great pleasure that the Juridical Society of Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Law present the Graduate Recruitment Guide of the year 2012!

It is understood that this initiative dates back to the year 2006… On its seventh appearance, this publica- tion is still considered to be the most effective tool in facilitating the recruitment process. As it has always been mentioned in the previous years, the guide aspires to be the most comprehensive compilation of employers in the legal profession, in order to deliver to students, significant recruitment information from various fields of the Law.

This guide takes part of the Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Law Employers Week in March.

Lastly, I sincerely thank all the participating firms for their commitment to this Project. I also give acknowl- edgement to Elzet Geldenhys-Hurter for her great pieces used in this publication. On a personal note, I thank Tosca Ferndale of the Juridical Society and Jacqui Macgregor; both whom without, this publica- tion wouldn’t have seen light.

Shomane Mathiba

Chairperson

Juridical Society 2011/12

This publication is distributed in the Faculties of Law: • Stellenbosch University • University of Cape Town • University of the Western Cape

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Table of application dates for articles 1. Opening date for applications for articles. 2. Closing date for applications for articles. 3. Do you accept late applications?

Adams & Adams Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr De Klerk & van Gend Inc. Rudolf, Bernstein 1. 01 February 2012 1. We do not have a fixed 1. We don’t have an open date. & Associates 2. 02 April 2012 opening date for applications 2. Yearly on 31 may. 1. Applications for articles 3. Yes we do, however for Candidate Attorney 3. Yes for 2014 are open. only outstanding positions and would like to 2. 30 June 2012 applications will be encourage students to apply DM Kisch Inc. 3. No accepted. as soon as possible. 1. 01 March 2012 2. Applications for Candidate 2. 30 August 2012 Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes Attorney positions for 2014 3. No 1. Candidates may apply for 1. Continuous recruitment (commencing January 2014) articles throughout the year 2. Continuous recruitment with us in and ENS but we only have an intake in 3. Continuous recruitment Cape Town close on 1. There is no set opening the beginning (January) of each 1 May 2012. or closing date but the sooner year. Brink Cohen Le Roux 3. We will consider all the better. 2. 30 April 2012 1. We do not have a specific applications, regardless 2. There is no set opening or 3. No. opening date as all of whether the application closing date but the sooner applications are accepted, is received before the the better. acknowledged and placed closing date or not. 3. N/A 1. 9 January 2012 onto a database for 2. 30 March 2012 consideration for the Cluver Markotter Eversheds 3. Applications open every year. appropriate year. 1. We already receive applications 1. Applications are open 2. Closing date is the last for articles for 2014. now for 2014. day of February in the year 2. 18 February 2013 2. 23 November 2012, 1. We are always willing to preceding the year in which 3. No, unfortunately not. for articles 2014. accept applications for both you wish to commence 3. No articles and the vacation articles of clerkship. Cox Yeats programme. 3. Unfortunately we are unable 1. Applications can be sent Fairbridges 2. 31 August of each year to accept late entries. at any time. 1. January 3. Yes, but it is dependent on Students who have studied 2. There is no closing date 2. 31 May 2012 the amount of positions overseas may be considered but we generally fill 3. Yes still open. on an ad hoc basis. positions up to two years in advance, so the earlier they are Norton Rose submitted the better. 1. Applications for articles 3. Yes 2015 open August 2012. 2. Application for articles 2015 close March 2013. 3. Yes, if spaces are available.

The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 Adams & Adams: Q&A

When is the opening date for • locally and internationally • Insolvency, liquidation, applications for articles? acclaimed sequestration and ancillary 01 February 2012 • blue chip clients - over 8,000 issues across the world • Insurance law When is the closing date for • generous bursaries • Intellectual property law: application for articles? all aspect of including patents, 02 April 2012 Where is the location of your trade marks, copyright, office(s) and what is the staff competition law, cyber law Do you accept any late entries compliment of your firm organi- and domain name disputes, for application for articles? sation as a whole? advertising law, commercial Yes we do, however only outstand- Pretoria (Head Office), aspects of intellectual property ing applications will be accepted Johannesburg, Cape Town & law, anti-counterfeiting and Durban as well as Maputo litigation relating to all these What do you look for in a candi- (Mozambique) and Luanda fields date attorney? (Angola). • Labour law, employment and In order to maintain our past suc- restraints of trade cess and to offer the best service What training do you offer • Litigation (covering all fields of to our clients, we are acutely aware candidate attorneys and what practice) of the importance of employing top is your rotation basis during • Medical malpractice and calibre candidate attorneys. Due articles? professional negligence to the firm’s size and diversity, we Adams & Adams offers unrivalled • Mergers and Acquisitions look for candidates with a variety training, ongoing support and • Personal injury claims including of talents and competencies. excellent opportunities for a long claims against the Road Without losing sight of the impor- and rewarding career. Training is Accident Fund tance of academic achievement, aimed at developing reputable • Personal injury litigation we are on the lookout for bright professionals and partners. We • Procurement and tenders and talented candidates who are endeavour to rotate candidate (incl. agreements, submissions capable, determined and driven to attorneys between the various and review of awards) deliver outcomes, are energetic, departments of the firm. • Property law and conveyancing enthusiastic and motivated, have Candidates will generally be • Recovering of royalties for good interpersonal skills and are afforded the opportunity to gain artists focused on all-round performance. experience in various practice • Tax and estate planning We employ people of excellence areas within the Commercial, who are passionate about what Property and Litigation Department Do you have a vacation they want to achieve. We encour- and the Trade Marks Department. program? age our candidate attorneys to On-the-job training is of primary The firm offers a structured vaca- work hard and achieve, thereby importance and candidates are tion programme to 3rd and 4th carving their own long-term career involved in the firm’s day-to-day year LLB students for a two week paths in the firm. The firm believes activities in order to develop period over the June/July Univer- strongly in organic growth and skills and gain experience in as sity holidays. retention – recruits, trains and aids wide a range of practice areas as A less structured shadow pro- its professionals to grow within possible. gramme is offered to 3rd and 4th the firm. year LLB students for one week What are your firms practicing over the December holidays. Why should a student apply fields and specialist areas? The students who attend the to your firm? Administrative law and Vacation programme will have an Top 10 Reasons to Work at A&A constitutional issues opportunity to be interviewed for • unrivalled on-the-job • Banking and finance law available positions to serve articles training and mentoring, with • Commercial litigation at Adams & Adams close supervision, including a • Competition law rotation programme • Construction law and arbitration How should I submit an • excellent opportunities for long of building disputes application for articles? & rewarding careers • Consumer Protection Visit our website on www.yourun- • specialist / niche areas of • Contract law and agreements fairadvantage.co.za and register practice enabling you to carve a • Corporate work (incl. advice, your CV then apply for positions specialist career for yourself structuring, governance, share • competitive salary package transactions etc.) Who should I contact regarding • focus on work/life balance • E-commerce further information? • over a century of experience • Exchange control Lerato Monyatsi and professionalism • Family law and matrimonial Talent Manager • targeted approach to disputes [email protected] transformation, skills transfer • Franchising 012 432 6043 - Tel and upliftment of less privileged • General 012 432 6599 - Fax

The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 www.adamsadams.co.za Bowman Gilfillan: Q&A

When is the opening date for applications for articles? What training do you offer candidate What are your firms practicing fields Continuous recruitment attorneys and what is your rotation and specialist areas? basis during articles? • Corporate (Tax, Competition, When is the closing date for As a candidate attorney at Bowman Banking/Finance) application for articles? Gilfillan you will gain exposure to a • Litigation, Arbitration and Continuous recruitment range of practice areas across the Dispute Resolution business. You will work with and learn • Employment Do you accept any late entries for from leading lawyers in different fields • Maritime & Transport application for articles? of expertise. You will also be provided • Property / Conveyancing Continuous recruitment with effective training and development that will allow you to realise your full Quote from a candidate attorney. What do you look for in a candidate potential. The main thing that distinguishes Bow- attorney? The transition from student to profes- man Gilfillan from other law firms is the At Bowman Gilfillan we look for people sional life can be challenging: new people and the culture. You get to work with the four fundamental traits: grit, rules, a new culture and new expecta- with people who are experts in their drive, depth and passion. We want tions. As a Candidate Attorney (CA) at field but who also commit to providing people with drive and ambition who Bowman Gilfillan, you will take part in a you with the right experience. You are want to be part of a challenging envi- Personal Development Programme that also part of a supportive, nurturing ronment that enables them to build a supports you and equips you with the environment where you are encouraged rewarding, successful career. skills to face the challenges of being a to be the best you can be. young professional – from professional Why should a student etiquette, personality in the workplace, Do you have a vacation program? apply to your firm? work-life balance and getting the most The goal of our vacation programme, We recognise that you are more than out of your career. which is run for one week in both the your CV or a forty minute interview. Of course your legal training is critical. summer and winter vacations in our You have worked hard to achieve suc- You will move through different areas Cape Town and Sandton offices, is to cess and would like to prove yourself. of the firm’s practice in six-month rota- introduce law students to the firm, its With this in mind we have designed a tions. Corporate department training lawyers and practice, with as realistic selection process that runs over two prepares you for practice, and covers an experience in a major as days and includes a number of legal taking instructions, drafting opinions possible. We put a lot of effort into exercises, group exercises, interviews and contracts, corporate entities and involving students in our legal work. and a chance to engage with the tax. Comprising weekly lectures over Students will be exposed to a series of partners and associates of Bowman ten months, the informal and interactive talks and discussions. Opportunities Gilfillan socially. course serves as a forum where you exist for both the vacation student and This process is not intended to replace can discuss work with your fellow CAs. the firm to learn more about each other, our Vacation programmes which are You will also take part in an eight- through working together and social still available and an excellent way for week litigation skills training module, events which are organized. Posters you to come and experience working presented by our Litigation department advertising the vacation programme will life, and develop a clear idea of whether directors over one-hour sessions. appear on campus. we are the type of firm you would like Covering insolvency litigation as well as The summer programme is usually to work for. the practical and strategic aspects of in December/January and the winter We will run these selection days Magistrates’ and High Court, the mod- programme is usually in June/July. It on a number of occasions during the ule is designed to give you access to is advisable to have at least 1 year’s course of the year in both our Cape our senior practitioners’ wealth of expe- academic results to be eligible for Town and Sandton offices. You cannot rience prior to the attorney’s admission consideration. apply for the selection day but if we exams. Should you choose to practice believe you have what it takes (no litigation, this module will give you the How should I submit an application matter what year of study you are busy confidence to tackle real-life litigation for articles? with) we will invite you to join us. and dispute resolution from the outset. Applicants for our vacation programme In our Cape Town offices, you will be and/or our candidate attorney Where is the location of your office(s) trained in Maritime & Transport. programme are required to submit an and what is the staff compliment of For CAs and associates in the Employ- application on-line at www.bowman. your firm organisation as a whole? ment Law department, there is an co.za/grp/ 165 West Street, Sandton, Johan- opportunity every week to research, nesburg; SA Reserve Bank Building, 60 prepare and present a topic for discus- Who should I contact regarding St George’s Mall, Cape Town; and Unit sion – usually on a recent development further information? A, Nairobi Business Park, Ngong Road, in the law. These meetings are as Tumi Lekate Tel: 011 669 9131 Nairobi, Kenya Total staff compliment inclusive as possible, and encourage (Johannesburg) : 684 (directors, senior associates, discussion on matters in which people Susan Husk Tel: 021 480 7896 associates, candidate attorneys and are involved to obtain input and advice (Cape Town) support staff) from members of the department.

The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 Brink Cohen Le Roux: Q&A

When is the opening date for applica- depending on the firm’s needs. 2.4 billion (with a total value of ZAR 5.1 tions for articles? What training do you offer candidate billion over 5 years). We do not have a specific opening date attorneys and what is your rotation as all applications are accepted, basis during articles? 3. Recipient of the World Finance Legal acknowledged and placed onto a Candidate attorneys are assigned Award 2012 as the “Best M&A firm, database for consideration for the to certain directors on a 12 monthly ”. appropriate year. rotational basis.They are closely super- vised, but at the same time are given Do you have a vacation program? When is the closing date for applica- the opportunity and responsibility of Yes, we have a vacation work program tion for articles? providing a professional service to our during the June/July academic holidays Closing date is the last day of February clients. The nature of our firm’s work and during January every year. Appli- in the year preceding the year in which exposes our candidate attorneys to cations should be sent with a covering you wish to commence articles of clerk- complex and challenging transactions letter confirming that it is a vacation ship. It is better to apply earlier rather and involves them in major litigation application, together with a CV and than later. Your application should and commercial matters at an early academic transcript. Applications for clearly indicate in which year you wish stage. Our professional staff provide vacation work should be submitted well to commence your articles. instruction and advice to our candidate before the intended commencement attorneys during internal lectures, and date and should clearly indicate for Do you accept any late entries for on occasion they are addressed by which period you are applying. application for articles? external speakers on topical legal is- Unfortunately we are unable to accept sues. We assist our candidate attorneys How should I submit an application late entries. Students who have studied in preparing for their professional for articles? overseas may be considered on an examinations by sponsoring their at- Applications can be emailed to ad hoc basis but if all positions for a tendance at the Law Society of South [email protected] or faxed to particular year have been filled, their Africa’s Practical Legal Training course. 011-2428001. All applications should applications would only be considered Study leave is granted for the purposes be sent with a covering letter confirm- for a subsequent year. of these examinations. ing the year that you are applying for articles, together with a full CV and What do you look for in a candidate What are your firms practicing fields academic transcript. attorney? and specialist areas? Various factors influence our decision Administrative & Constitutional; Bank- Who should I contact regarding to appoint a particular candidate ing & Finance; Corporate & further information? attorney.Whilst academic results are Commercial; Competition & Interna- Mrs Karen Mazzola or Mrs Asheequa important, we are conscious of the tional Trade; Employment; Litigation & Boomgaard on 011 242 8000 high ethical standards laid down by our ADR; Mergers & Acquisitions profession and we therefore also focus Mining & Resources; Occupational on personal qualities such as leader- Health & Safety; Sport & Entertainment. ship, integrity and loyalty. In addition we value any special skills, experience Quote from a candidate attorney. or postgraduate qualifications and the ”The environment at BCLR provides ability and willingness to work hard. for a challenging, highly rewarding and Initiative and communication skills are extremely enjoyable clerkship. Working special attributes which successful with some of the top attorneys in South lawyers should have. Africa in their respective fields has been invaluable to my growth as a legal Why should a student apply to practitioner. BCLR provides the perfect your firm? platform for any type of legal career” We expose our clerks to a wide variety Louis Hiemstra, 2nd Year Candidate of legal matters allowing them to thor- Attorney oughly explore what type of lawyer they desire to become. In addition, we offer Any newsworthy events/cases cur- a very accommodating work environ- rently being dealt with at your firm ment and an excellent remuneration which you would like to mention? package. 1. Advising the City of Johannesburg in connection with the establishment of Where is the location of your office its Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit System (s) and what is is the staff compli- including the negotiation of a ZAR 430 ment of your firm organisation as a million loan to the bus operating com- whole? pany by BNDES, the Brazilian Export Our office is located in Houghton, Jo- Credit Agency. hannesburg. Our current staff count is 41 people including administration and 2. Advising AFGRI Limited in con- secretarial staff. We employ between 3 nection with the disposal of its farmer and 5 candidate attorneys every year lending book to the Land Bank for ZAR

The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 Cliff Dekker Hofmeyr: Q&A

When is the opening date for We have offices in, Johannesburg and industry-leading technologies. You can applications for articles? Cape Town. read more about our many legal services We do not have a fixed opening date We employ more than 600 employees, of on our website Services page. for applications for Candidate Attorney which almost 275 are legal professionals positions and would like to encourage (ie candidate attorneys, associates or Quote from a candidate attorney|: students to apply as soon as possible. directors). “I never thought that it would be possible to learn so much in such a short period When is the closing date for What training do you offer candidate of time. I have learned so many valuable application for articles? attorneys and what is your rotation lessons and gained valuable experience Applications for Candidate Attorney basis during articles? from some of the best lawyers in the positions for 2014 (commencing January We offer an environment where gradu- country, which I consider to be priceless. 2014) with us in Johannesburg and Cape ates are given every opportunity and The firm has an excellent CA training Town close on 1 May 2012. the means to reach their full potential programme, which enhances the learning through: experience and helps with preparation Do you accept any late entries for - Well-structured in-house training and for the admission exams”. application for articles? skills development programmes Bronwyn Burchell Please note that we will consider all - Real experience working with world- applications, regardless of whether the class companies on quality matters Do you have a vacation program? application is received before the closing and transactions We offer a formal, two-week Student date or not. It is in your own interest to - Opportunities to work and train in Vacation Programme at our Johannes- submit your application sooner rather diverse teams of like-minded lawyers, burg and Cape Town offices during the than later as your chances are greatly some of the best in the world summer and winter holiday periods. increased by submitting the application - Access to the most up-to-date before the closing date. legal information resources, systems, - Applications for our Summer Vacation documents, precedents and global Programme (January 2012) have closed. What do you look for in a candidate best practices available - Application for our Winter Vacation attorney? - Professional skills development and Programme (June 2012) close on 15 We look for all-rounders: people with a access to a wealth of expertise, February 2012. solid academic record, interests in areas experience and knowledge from - Applications for our Summer Vacation outside of their studies and individuals across the globe Programme (January 2013) close on 1 who actively contribute to their com- - Regular evaluation to help you realise August 2012. munities. We value integrity, a positive your potential and career goals attitude, a willingness to embrace the - Opportunities to forge meaningful How should I submit an application firm and a commitment to contribute to a relationships with your local com for articles? successful partnership. munity through voluntary and Submit an application form with the pro bono work. following documentation (certified copies We want people to demonstrate: please): - Good written and oral communication What are your firms practicing fields curriculum vitae; copies of identification skills and specialist areas? document and driver’s licence; Grade 12 - The ability to work as part of a team We offer a full range of corporate and (matric) results; - full academic Univer- - Commercial awareness commercial legal services in various core sity transcript; copy of degree certificate; - Good organisational skills Practice Areas: an academic reference letter and a letter - Attention to detail in your own words that best describes - Motivation, drive, commitment to work - Corporate and Commercial you and why you believe your future lies hard and an appetite for life! - Competition - Dispute Resolution: with us. Please send your application Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation either by post, email or fax to: Why should a student apply to - Employment - Environmental your firm? - Finance and Banking Cape Town, HR Department Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is a rewarding - Intellectual Property Attention: Melissa Cunningham/Chanel place to work. Our new recruits appreci- - Pro bono and Human Rights Hendricks, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc ate that the firm has a youthful structure - Projects and Infrastructure PO Box 695, Cape Town 8000 combined with a progressive outlook that - Real Estate - Tax E - [email protected] offers realistic opportunities for promo- - Technology, Media and F - +27 (0)21 481 9532 tion. We offer an environment where Telecommunications Johannesburg (Sandton) HR Department your achievements are recognised and - Trusts and Estates Attention: Fatima Moosa/Milly Ma- rewarded; market-related remuneration, koti/Noluthando Msomi, Cliffe Dekker a benefits programme and paid study We act for enterprises across the full Hofmeyr Inc, Private Bag X40 leave. Our flexible approach to creating a spectrum of business that include local, Benmore 2010 balance between career and private life is national and multinational companies E - [email protected] backed by firm wide policies. in a wide range of industries, as well as F - +29 (0) 11 562 1111 many public sector organisations, across Where is the location of your office(s) all levels of government. Our clients and what is the staff compliment of range from household name corporations your firm organisation as a whole? to emerging companies developing

Who should I contact regarding further information? Cape Town, Email [email protected] Johannesburg, Email [email protected] Cluver Markotter: Q&A Cox Yeats: Q&A

When is the opening date for Where is the location of your office(s) Quote from a candidate attorney. applications for articles? and what is is the staff compliment of The most valuable skills mastered We already receive applications for your firm organisation as a whole? during my articles at Cluver Markotter, When is the opening date for What are your firms practicing fields articles for 2014. Our offices are situated in the heart was not the time spent mastering the applications for articles? and specialist areas? of Stellenbosch. We currently have a everyday work attorneys attend to, but Applications can be sent at any time. • Business Law (including company, consumer protection and general When is the closing date for staff compliment of approximately 55 rather the soft skills gained by observ- commercial law) application for articles? people, comprising of 8 directors, 3 ing my seniors going about with their When is the closing date for • Maritime law 18 February 2013 consultants, 5 associates and 6 candi- clients and colleagues. The experience application for articles? date attorneys. gained, personally and professionally, There is no closing date but we gener- • Construction law • Commercial property law Do you accept any late entries for together with the atmosphere of work- ally fill positions up to two years in • Mining law application for articles? What training do you offer candidate ing in the heart of Stellenbosch, has advance, so the earlier they are submit- No, unfortunately not. attorneys and what is your rotation been greatly fulfilling. ted the better. That said, we are a fast basis during articles? - Joanie Viviers: Candidate Attorney growing firm which is always on the Quote from a candidate attorney. At Cox Yeats one learns to become What do you look for in a candidate Our candidate attorneys normally rotate 2011-2012 - look out for good applicants. an attorney. Our firm does not employ attorney? between the litigation (high court and its future partners only to give them a We wish to appoint well-balanced, magistrates court), commercial and Do you have a vacation program? Do you accept any late entries for glorified messenger role. I have learned self - motivated individuals who seek to property departments. Yes, we have a programme during the application for articles? more about law in one year at Cox pursue a career in law. In considering June/July holiday. Yes – see above. Yeats than I had during my entire LLB applicants, we place high emphasis on What are your firms practicing fields degree. With the responsibilities, sup- sound academic results, ambition, and specialist areas? How should I submit an application What do you look for in a candidate port structures and the rounded educa- emotional intelligence/maturity, We practise in the following fields: for articles? attorney? tion that one receives at Cox Yeats, it is community interaction and integrity. • Property; Kindly submit the application by e-mail No qualification is preferred. We look • Commercial; to [email protected]. for applicants with consistently good the obvious choice when considering where to do YOUR articles. Why should a student apply to your • Liquor Law; academic results, with interests outside firm? • Labour Law; Who should I contact regarding of work, who value independence and Any newsworthy events/cases cur- Our aim is to train candidate attorneys • Estate and Trust Law; further information? who are energetic, self-motivated and rently being dealt with at your firm to become well rounded attorneys with • Litigation; Kindly send an e-mail to good with people. which you would like to mention? skills in more than one field of the law, [email protected] for further information. We are acting for an Australian contract having the necessary ability to handle Why should a student miner in a dispute relating to a gold an instruction from start to finish. apply to your firm? • We are an award winning law firm mine contract in Ghana involving claims offering creative solutions to clients and counterclaims of $70m which are based on their individual needs as being determined by arbitration. opposed to commoditised or standard solutions. • We are well-established and Do you have a vacation program? respected in KwaZulu-Natal. Yes. We run four one-week vacation • Our professionals carry out interesting programs - two in the Winter vac and instructions from quality clients, while two in the Summer Vac. To apply enjoying the balanced lifestyle our please send your CV to vacwork@ province has to offer. coxyeats.co.za

Where is the location of your office(s) How should I submit an application and what is the staff compliment of for articles? your firm organisation as a whole? Email your CV to articles@coxyeats. Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal co.za 10 Partners, 1 Consultant, 5 Associates and 2 Candidate Attorneys Who should I contact regarding What training do you offer candidate further information? attorneys and what is your rotation Anne Hunt : [email protected] basis during articles? Tel number 031- 5368500 There is no formal training other than what is necessary to get to grips with our IT and other systems. Legal training is hands-on in the team in which you are placed. There are no formal rota- tions. Through the interview process we work out which team you will fit into best. We hire candidate attorneys with the intention of retaining them and allowing them to grow into partners as quickly as their performance allows.

The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 De Klerk & van Gend: Q&A DM Kisch INC: Q&A

When is the opening date for What are your firms practicing fields When is the opening date for What training do you offer candidate Who should I contact regarding applications for articles? and specialist areas? applications for articles? attorneys and what is your rotation further information? We have an open date Litigation, property law & conveyancing, 1 March 2012 basis during articles? Nicole Thompson 011 324 3000 family law, commercial law, contract law At an IP Law Firm, CA’s will deal will a When is the closing date for & agreements, consumer protection, When is the closing date for variety of IP matters, from Anti-coun- application for articles? private client services, employment law application for articles? terfeiting, Registration of Patents and Yearly on 31 may / labour law, insolvency / liquidation 30 August 2012 Trademark both locally and globally to / sequestration law, trust & estate litigation and prosecution to ensure the Do you accept any late entries for planning Do you accept any late entries for protection of our clients Trademarks, application for articles? application for articles? copyrights and Patents. Yes Quote from a candidate attorney. No “Practical experience and learning is What are your firms practicing fields What do you look for in a candidate the only way for a lawyer-in-training to and specialist areas? attorney? become a competent attorney. At dkvg What do you look for in a candidate Intellectual Property Prior work experience. Any valuable each ca is appointed to a specific direc- attorney? work experience. We are of the opinion tor where you gain invaluable experi- BCom and BA Law students, that have Quote from a candidate attorney. that it is important to ‘match’ the dkvg ence in his/her day-to-day practice. This a passion for intellectual property (IP) “DM Kisch Inc is an excellent IP firm in personality with a potential candidate is achieved in the following ways: draft- Law. which to learn and grow. Candidates and therefore focus on all-round per- ing opinions, doing research, attending are given great opportunities to learn formance. Some important questions to consultations, taking instructions and Why should a student all aspects of trade mark law – not just ask yourself: attending court. I realised that I learnt apply to your firm? prosecution or litigation, but to experi- 1. Have you reached beyond the safety the law at varsity and i thought I knew We are one of the oldest IP Law Firms in ence and get involved in both.”- net of university into the real world? how it works in practice. In fact, it ap- South Africa. There are only a hand full Juel Barnett 2. Do you have a plan for your goals, or peared that what I knew barely scraped of Law Firms Specialising in IP Law. are you a dreamer? the tip of the iceberg, if you will.” Do you have a vacation program? 3. Can you put yourself in another Where is the location of your office(s) No subject position in order to see all sides Any newsworthy events/cases and what isis the staff compliment of of an issue? currently being dealt with at your firm your firm organisation as a whole? How should I submit an application 4. What will you bring to our law firm? which you would like to mention? Our Main Office is in Sandton, Johan- for articles? 5. Have you been a pro-active starter in Dkvg turned 90 in 2011. nesburg. We have a small Patent office Application must be sent to: the past? (Established in 1921). in Pretoria. [email protected] 6. Do you know how to organize? Do you follow through on what you began? 7. Have you demonstrated your ability Do you have a vacation program? both to work with a team and to del- Yes. Open date for applications. egate? Requirements: at least 3rd year llb.

Why should a student apply to your How should i submit an application firm? for articles? Answer: whilst working hard as an arti- Via email: [email protected], cle clerk, one wants to know that one is kindly submit the following: a cover let- working for a great firm. What makes a ter, your cv, a copy of your most recent ‘great’ law firm? To keep things simple, university transcript, as well as copies we will define ‘great’ as the achievement of your matric certificate and id, plus at of multiple objectives: profitability, vi- least two (2) contactable references. ability and growth. Who should i contact regarding Where is the location of your office(s) further information? and what is the staff compliment of The hr manager, your firm organisation as a whole? [email protected] Cape Town, Claremont, Tyger Valley

What training do you offer candidate attorneys and what is your rotation basis during articles? Hands-on training, mentoring, open- door policy, encouraged to attend seminars & workshops

The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 ENS: Q&A

When is the closing date for applica- What training do you offer candidate tion for articles? attorneys and what is your rotation There is no set opening or closing date basis during articles? What are your firms practicing fields but the sooner the better. We are firm believers in the merits of and specialist areas? on-the-job training – it’s there, work- The work we do encompasses the full Do you accept any late entries for ing at the coalface with a skilled and spectrum of commercial law, from merg- application for articles? experienced attorney, where you’ll feel ers and acquisitions (M&A), competition, N/A the satisfaction that comes from provid- employment and insolvency, Intel- ing an inspired solution for your client. lectual Property, Shipping and Logistics, What do you look for in a candidate Your theoretical training at university is through commercial litigation, property, attorney? essential to give you the base of legal environmental, forensics and finance. LLB knowledge on which to build, but only There’s something for everyone here. We believe our people are problem practical experience of real problem solvers, always looking for innovative solving makes an exceptional attorney. Do you have a vacation program? solutions when faced with an obstacle All principals at ENS are obliged to We run a one to two week VAC pro- – they challenge the status quo to make involve their CAs as deeply as possible gramme at both mid and end of year, in things that little bit better or more edgy in their practices and their own perform- both our Johannesburg and Cape Town for our clients. ENS employees are ance is rated according to the training offices. Our VAC programmes aren’t just diverse, brave individuals, unfazed by they deliver. shadowing exercises – rather, they are what has been “done before” and what Additionally, the firm has a professor fully structured to give you an introduc- others may think “cannot be done” – of law who works as a full time knowl- tion to the firm and the business of law. they are truly looking to add value and edge advisor to our practitioners. Where You’ll get to attend lectures, go on court make a difference – to our clients, to there is a gap in the knowledge of CAs visits and work with attorneys – and hey, the less fortunate in our society, and to or other practitioners, we make use of there’s also some fun in between as you one another. his exceptional knowledge and experi- “suss” out whether this is the place for ence to inform and educate through you! Look out for the posters on your Why should a student apply one-on-one training sessions, seminars, campus regarding when and how to to your firm? workshops or lectures. apply, and/or visit our website. ENS is Africa’s largest and fastest grow- In addition we offer an accredited in- Remember to apply early because we ing commercial law firm. Our success house Practical Legal Training course, have a limited number of spots and we stems from a difference in attitude and hold in-house lectures every week. get lots of applications. – we’re not about grey suits and old We have an intelligent rotation policy, If you’d like to be part of our exciting school ties; we focus on problem-solv- which allows us to adapt our approach VAC programmedo your articles , all ing and are passionate about creativity, based on each candidate’s needs and you have to do is put together a winning excellence and client service. We requirements. We believe flexibility is motivation letter, your ID document, believe that there is strength in diversity the name of the game, and we go to a comprehensive CV, full academic and we’re into developing our people – great lengths to ensure we get the “best transcripts and any substantiating after all our people are our only assets, fit” for each individual in order to ensure documentation and email it to: vac@ and we love what we do, only because that they realise their career goals as ens.co.za or fax it to 011 269 7899 or of who we do it with. quickly as possible. 021 410 2555. To this end we engage with our CAs Where is the location of your office(s) at the end of each six month period to How should I submit an application and what is the staff compliment of determine their personal aspirations and for articles? your firm organisation as a whole? preferences in order to find the solution If you’d like to do your articles at ENS, We currently have offices in Johan- for them that will best achieve what all you have to do is put together nesburg, Cape Town, Durban and they want as fast as possible. It is also a winning motivation letter, your ID Stellenbosch. We also have two pro important to realise that a few months document, a comprehensive CV, full bono offices – one in Mitchells Plain, experience in any one area of law is not academic transcripts and any substan- Cape Town and the other in Alexandra, sufficient to truly get an understanding tiating documentation and email it to Johannesburg. of that area of practice – experience [email protected] or fax it to 011 269 - 150 executives only comes with time and therefore to 7899 or 021 410 2555. - over 400 practitioners ensure that rotation is done intelligently - 900 staff members in total and only when applicable is extremely Who should I contact regarding important in ensuring the ongoing hap- further information? piness of our CAs and the success of Please send any queries you may have their careers. to [email protected]

The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 Eversheds: Q&A

When is the opening date for January and July and give you exposure applications for articles? Where is the location of your office(s) to the workings of a law firm. At the end Applications are open now for 2014 and what is wthe staff compliment of of the two week programme all students your firm organisation as a whole? are interviewed with the objective of When is the closing date for Each candidate attorney is assigned recruiting some of them as candidate application for articles? to three different rotations at our firm attorneys. 23 November 2012 for articles 2014 during their 24 months of articles. Next vacation programme is Experience that candidate attorneys 2 to 13 July 2012 Do you accept any late entries for gain during the rotations depends on Applications close 13 April 2012 application for articles? the department into which the candidate No is rotated. How should I submit an application We have an in-house law school where for articles? What do you look for in a candidate candidate attorneys can attend the nec- Email your CV, covering letter, academic attorney? essary practical legal training courses transcripts, reference letters and sup- LLB degree essentially approved by the law society for the porting documentation to profession- purposes of admission as an attorney. [email protected]. Application We’re looking for talented, motivated forms are on our website www. people who’ll embrace our vision and What are your firms practicing fields eversheds.co.za. values and add something to our and specialist areas? business. We’ve created a workplace We are a full-service law firm and prac- in which the right people flourish: an tice in most areas of law. Who should I contact regarding exhilarating environment in which further information? responsibility is given early, but always Quote from a candidate attorney. Email with the support of the people around Lesley Maman, second-year [email protected] you when you need it. Candidates candidate attorney: should have: “Eversheds – a fulfilling, interesting and consuming experience designed to • Excellent communication skills, both enhance your abilities. A wonderful firm verbal and written. to work for with prospects of an exciting • Good interpersonal skills. future – what a privilege.” • Ability to use initiative/creativity. • Good analytical, problem solving and Any newsworthy events/cases cur- negotiation skills. rently being dealt with at your firm • Ability to conduct research. which you would like to mention? • Excellent time management skills. In 2010 we introduced an Associ- • Strong work ethic and client centric. ate Achiever Programme. Each year • A team player. the associate, who is selected as the • Ambitious, hardworking and account best all-round achiever, will be able to able individuals. participate in a programme to develop their skills at the firm’s cost. The recipi- Why should a student ent of the achiever award will attend an apply to your firm? international short term legal or leader- Prospects for advancement are excel- ship course or visit one of Eversheds’ lent and rewards are commensurate international law offices. with performance. Once you have successfully completed your articles to our satisfaction, you may be offered a Do you have a vacation program? position as a junior associate subject to Our vacation work programmes for your performance and to availability. third year law students run every year in

The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 Fairbridges: Q&A

When is the opening date for departments when required. Should Do you have a vacation program? applications for articles? a CA express a specific interest in a We do not have formal vacation January practice area, we try and accommo- program but have accommodated date them depending on manpower students in the past where possible. N Oldest law firm in Africa, celebrating 200 years of professional service. When is the closing date for restraints and the needs of the firm. The application for articles? on site learning is on-going with each How should I submit an application BRIDG 31 May interaction with the experienced profes- for articles? IR E A S sional staff. Where external training Send the following to Annete Rezel- F Do you accept any late entries for courses are offered and are deemed to man, HR Manager, to her email application for articles? be of interest, the CA attends. address: [email protected]. 200 Yes A comprehensive CV; copy ID and 1 2 81 1 What are your firms practicing fields matric certificate; university transcripts; 2 s 20 What do you look for in a candidate and specialist areas? relevant references. attorney? Litigation; Corporate & Commercial; Preferable: Undergraduate degree with Family Law; Estates & Trusts; Intel- Who should I contact regarding Our Strategy is your Solution an LLB. lectual Property; Property; Insolvency; further information? Factors: Academic results; legal work- Medical Litigation; Entertainment Law. Anette Rezelman 021 405 7461 Your Success is our Satisfaction ing experience e.g. vacation work, tutor- ing, Legal Aid experience, good written Quote from a candidate attorney. Is there any other valuable informa- and verbal language ability; leadership I am a second year candidate attorney tion that your firm would like to position at school and university. at Fairbridges and have had an excel- share with students and prospective lent experience at my first full-time job. candidate attorneys? Why should a student apply The initial anxiety and fear associated The firm has a long and rich heritage to your firm? with a new job was quickly erased and unique pedigree. It is the oldest law Fairbridges provides a well rounded when I became familiar with the ethos firm in Africa and the Southern Hemi- exposure to a variety of legal practices. and work environment at Fairbridges. sphere, this year celebrating 200 years The size of the firm allows individual My colleagues are all my friends and of professional service 1812 – 2012. For attention and greater involvement and approachable making my assimilation the past three years, 2009, 2010, and responsibility for the candidate attorney. into the team very easy. The open-door 2011 it was rated the top law firm in policy, be it with associates or senior South Africa in its category by the inde- Where is the location of your office(s) partners, has allowed me to gain indis- pendent PMR.africa (Professional Man- and what is the staff compliment of pensable experience and confidence. agement Review) national survey. It is your firm organisation as a whole? Karol Michalowski the South African member or TerraLex, Fairbridges is on the Foreshore in Cape the prestigious international network Town – Heerengracht. We also have an Any newsworthy events/cases cur- of independent law firms in more than office in Johannesburg. rently being dealt with at your firm 100 countries, and hosted the TerraLex The professional staff complement: which you would like to mention? AGM in Cape Town in 2008. The firm’s 13 Directors; 2 Senior Consultants; The firm’s strength lies in the variety highly rated complementary Law Letter Cape Town 6 Consultants; 2 Senior Associates; of its specialist expertise, reflected in circulated as a service to its clients is in 7 Associates; 5 CA’s a series of recent judgements ranging its 23rd year of publication. 16th Floor Main Tower Standard Bank Centre Heerengracht (2 × 2nd year and 3 × 1st year) from intellectual property to medical jurisprudence, administrative and Tel: +27 21 405 7300 Fax: +27 21 419 5135 What training do you offer candidate constitutional law, labour, commercial attorneys and what is your rotation litigation and family law. The range of basis during articles? services the firm offers include enter- We do not have a formalised rotation tainment and sport law, tax, trusts and Johannesburg system. All CAs commence in the estates, environmental la, insolvency, 1st Floor Thrupps Illovo Centre 204 Oxford Road Gauteng Litigation department in order to prepare insurance, and interna- them from their Admission exams, and tional trade law. Tel: +27 11 268 0250 Fax: +27 11 268 0254 at the same time, are available to other

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The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 Norton Rose: Q&A

When is the opening date for What training do you offer candidate Any newsworthy events/cases cur- applications for articles? attorneys and what is your rotation rently being dealt with at your firm Applications for articles 2015 open basis during articles? which you would like to mention? August 2012 Since joining Norton Rose Group, we We just closed a 1.5 billion dollar deal have unlimited access to a London which appeared on the front page of the When is the closing date for based training programme. In addition, Business Day. application for articles? we have programmes tailor-made for Application for articles 2015 close our South African candidate attorneys. Do you have a vacation program? March 2013 We have a bi-annual rotation policy Yes, we host three vacation pro- which means that our CAs are exposed grammes in our Johannesburg office; Do you accept any late entries for to at least four different practice areas two in our Durban office and two in our application for articles? during their two years of articles. Cape Town office. Refer to our website Yes, if spaces are available for further information. What are your firms practicing fields What do you look for in a candidate and specialist areas? How should I submit an application attorney? We provide services in all areas of law for articles? Qualifications preferred are BA, Bcom , affecting corporate clients including: All applications to be submitted online LLB, LLM or any other law qualification Admiralty and Shipping; Aviation; Bank- www.nortonrose.com/za/apply We look for well-rounded candidates ing; Black Economic Empowerment; and take into consideration: academics, Capital Markets, Securitisation and Who should I contact regarding sport, leadership experience, commu- Derivatives; Commercial and Corporate; further information? nity service, etc. Commercial and Corporate Litigation; All applications may only be submitted Competition and Competition Litigation; online www.nortonrose.com/za/apply. Why should a student apply Constitutional Law; Construction and If you require any additional information to your firm? Engineering; Conveyancing; Corporate or have any queries, please contact 1. We are a leading international legal Governance; Dispute Resolution; En- Graduate Recruitment Department on practice offering global exposure, vironmental and Water Law; Exchange 011 685 8500 opportunities and training. Control; Family Law; Fraud Recovery 2. We offer our clients a full business and Interdicts; General and Insurance law service. Litigation; Immigration; Information 3. Vac students have described our vac Technology & E-Commerce; Insurance programme as “fun”; “informative” Law; Intellectual Property; Interna- and having a welcoming culture” tional Trade and Business; Labour and Employment; Land Rights; Liquidations and Insolvencies; Managed Health Care; Where is the location of your office(s) Medical Law and Medical Malpractice; and what is the staff compliment of Mergers and Acquisitions; Mining, Min- your firm organisation as a whole? erals, Natural Resources and Energy; We have three South African offices: Mining Litigation; Occupational and Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Mine Health and Safety; Pension and We are a global firm so we also have of- Retirement Funding; Personal Injury; fices in Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, Project Finance; Property Law; Property Africa, the Middle East, Latin America Litigation; Public Private Partnerships and Central Asia. and Privatisations; Sports Law; Struc- We have more than 2900 lawyers tured Finance; Tax; Telecommunications operating from 43 offices in Abu and Media; Wills, Estate Planning and Dhabi, Almaty, Amsterdam, Athens, Trusts. We are truly a full services law Bahrain, Bangkok, Beijing, Bogotá, firm! Brisbane, Brussels, Calgary, Canberra, Cape Town, Caracas, Casablanca, Quote from a candidate attorney. Dubai, Durban, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Matthew Clark: “The emphasis placed Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, on personal development and the Melbourne, Milan, Montréal, Moscow, international focus of the firm means Munich, Ottawa, Paris, Perth, Piraeus, Norton Rose really does place the world Prague, Québec, Rome, Shanghai, at your feet” Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto and Vasti Joubert: “Norton Rose is ‘n unieke Warsaw; and from associate offices in en uitstekende firma: internasionale Dar es Salaam, Ho Chi Minh City and blootstelling, individuele opleiding en Jakarta. interessante mense.”

The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 Rudolph, Bernstein & Associates: Q&A

When is the opening date for to learn from senior practitioners and applications for articles? provides a candidate attorney with all Applications for articles for 2014 are the skills required to manage a case open. from beginning to end together with insight into the practicalities of practis- When is the closing date for ing law. application for articles? 30 June 2012 What are your firms practicing fields and specialist areas? Do you accept any late entries for We specialise in banking and financial application for articles? services, corporate and commercial, No. insolvency and restructuring, construc- tion and engineering, and mining and What do you look for in a candidate resources. attorney? Students with a BA, Bsc, BBusSci Quote from a candidate attorney. or BCom(Law) in addition to an LLB “One of the best things about being a qualification will be preferred. Prefer- CATT at RBA is the quality of the work. ence will be given to candidates with From early on, your opinions and ideas strong academic qualifications who also are considered seriously and the experi- excel in other areas. We are looking for ence you gain gives you a real taste of hardworking individuals who take initia- what it is like to be an attorney. The firm tive and have an interest in corporate has striven to achieve a unique balance law, who will contribute to the culture of where you benefit from the perks of ex- excellence which sets RBA apart from cellent clients and assisting in complex other legal firms. legal work, but you are not just a glori- fied messenger - so even when you’re Why should a student apply tired after a long day at the office, you to your firm? will still love your job!” (Nikita Young) Our firm is a diverse and extensive commercial practice which provides Any newsworthy events/cases cur- a dynamic working environment. A rently being dealt with at your firm candidate attorney can gain experi- which you would like to mention? ence in banking and financial services, Rated in Chambers Global. competition, corporate and commercial, insolvency and restructuring, construc- Do you have a vacation program? tion and engineering and mining and We do not have a formal vacation resources. Due to the fact that the programme, however applicants are firm is a boutique practice, candidate welcome to apply for up to a week attorneys have the opportunity to work shadowing the professionals. closely with senior practitioners in complex matters. How should I submit an application for articles? Where is the location of your office(s) Email a covering letter with “ARTICLES and what is the staff compliment of 2014” in the subject line, together with your firm organisation as a whole? a complete curriculum vitae and copies Our offices are in Sandton, Gauteng. of your senior certificate and academic The staff compliment is 3 partners, 5 transcripts to Renee Fuchs at renee@ associates, 5 candidate attorneys and rba-law.co.za. a consultant. Who should I contact regarding What training do you offer candidate further information? attorneys and what is your rotation Renee Fuchs at [email protected] or basis during articles? 011 669 7620 Our firm is a diverse and extensive commercial practice which provides a dynamic working environment. We do not have a formal rotation schedule and rather allow candidate attorneys to be- come actively and intensely involved in various matters which include high court disputes, arbitrations and adjudications. This flexible approach allows attorneys

The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 Webber Wentzel: Q&A SO YOU DON’T WANT TO WORK AT WEBBER WENTZEL? When is the opening date for Any newsworthy events/cases cur- Who should I contact regarding applications for articles? rently being dealt with at your firm further information? IN THAT CASE, KNOW YOUR COFFEE… 9 January 2012 which you would like to mention? Nazley Holland Webber Wentzel clinches 2011 021 431 7206 When is the closing date for Magnus Deal of the Year award: [email protected] application for articles? Webber Wentzel has been named 30 March 2012 as one of the overall winners of the Dominique Meyer Dollop of chocolate Magnus Deal of the Year category for its 011 530 5263 2/3 Boiling water 2/3 Steamed milk Do you accept any late entries for involvement in the acquisition of a con- [email protected] 2/3 Steamed milk application for articles? trolling interest in Massmart Holdings 1/3 Espresso 1/3 Espresso 1/3 Espresso Applications open every year. Limited by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 10 January 2012 What do you look for in a candidate Best Lawyers 2011: • AMERICANO • • CAFE LATTE • • CAFE MOCHA • attorney? Twenty Six of Webber Wentzel’s lawyers LLB; BRek LLB; BCom Law; BA Law have been ranked in the fourth edition of Best Lawyers: South Africa 2011. Why should a student apply to your 27 October 2011 firm? IFLR1000 The Guide to the World’s Topped with cream As a Candidate Attorney you are a 1 Part milk tea 1/2 Irish whiskey 3/4 Foamed milk valuable member of our team and you’ll Leading Financial Law Firms: develop exceptional skills to become a We are pleased to announce that the 1 Part coffee 1/2 Coffee 1/4 Coffee world-class attorney. 2012 edition of IFLR1000 The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law

Where is the location of your office(s) Firms has been published, and Webber • IRISH COFFEE • • YUAYANG • • GALAO • and what is the staff compliment of Wentzel has once again performed your firm organisation as a whole? exceptionally well in the ranking tables. Cape Town and Johannesburg with a 27 October 2011 total of 750 staff. Add shaved cocoa Do you have a vacation program? 1/3 Foamed milk What training do you offer candidate Our Vacation Programme is a 2-week 1 Part foamed milk 1 Plain coffee 1/3 Steamed milk attorneys and what is your rotation programme during the June/July 1 Part espresso basis during articles? vacation. It is a structured programme 1/3 Espresso We offer our Candidate Attorneys designed to give you real insight into extensive training on a regular basis how the firm operates and gain practical over the 2 years. work experience. • MACCHIATO • • BASIC BLACK • • CAPPUCCINO • There are 3 rotations within the 2-year period. How should I submit an application for articles? What are your firms practicing fields Visit www.youdecide.co.za to complete and specialist areas? an online application. Milk foam Webber Wentzel is a full¬service prac- 2/3 Steamed milk 1 Part steamed half + half tice and provides legal services in most market sectors. 1/3 Espresso 1 Part espresso 1 Part espresso

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When is the opening date for nal programme in the Western Cape. In Any newsworthy events/cases cur- applications for articles? addition to that, there is a litigation and rently being dealt with at your firm We are always willing to accept commercial lecture programme giving which you would like to mention? applications for both articles and the you further insight to what is need as an Werksmans continues to be involved vacation programme. Attorney. Our CA induction programme in high profile commercial and litiga- is extensive as it focuses on both hard tion matters across Gauteng and the When is the closing date for and soft skills training. As a CA you will Western Cape. application for articles? spend your first year in the litigation de- Notably, we are advising the big banks 31 August of each year. partment and your second in commer- on the new Business Rescue process cial; allowing you in-depth experience in set out in the new Companies Act, 2008 Do you accept any late entries for the team you are placed in. and which is making new law across the application for articles? country. Business Rescue is new and Yes, but it is dependent on the amount What are your firms practicing fields innovative as it offers companies that of positions still open. and specialist areas? are financially distressed the opportunity Being at the cutting edge of corporate to restructure with the assistance of a What do you look for in a candidate and commercial law in South Africa, we Business Rescue Practioner, who is ap- attorney? offer a full spectrum of services. These pointed by the Commission or a Court. The first impression one gets from services are structured into two main Werksmans is also very involved in a CV is the academics, although it business streams: advising clients on the new Data Privacy is important to point out that we are • Corporate and commercial legal Act. We have asssited clients with an not only looking for good marks, but services, which provide transactional understanding of the new provisions also for applicants who are practical, and regulatory services. aimed at regulating data processing, enthusiastic, ambitious, diligent and • Litigation and dispute resolution, including the maintenance and use of most importantly, have initiative and focusing on litigation and alternative personal information...a highly emotive get involved, from a very early point, in dispute resolution in the form of media- topic! the firm’s practice. We look for the all tion and arbitration. rounder. Our firm is differentiated by its focused Do you have a vacation program? approach to work and service ethos of Yes, we offer two vacation programmes, Why should a student apply to your lean and highly-skilled teams. Our legal one in June/July and the other in firm? services span all economic sectors and November/December. The winter Not only is Werksmans Attorneys business activities. programme runs for two weeks and the a leading South African corporate summer programme for one week. The and commercial law firm offering an Quote from a candidate attorney. vacation programme is an opportunity extensive range of legal services to mul- “The experience of being a part of the for the student to “interview” the firm “ The experience I gained in Werksmans tinationals, listed companies, financial working world is nothing like your days and at the same time acts as a guaran- institutions, entrepreneurs and govern- at varsity but the experience of being teed interview for articles. The vacation Corporate Department was invaluable. ment but, we offer an extensive training part of the Werksmans world is one programme is a chance to experience It helped me secure a secondment to programme for our Candidate Attorneys that I have come to treasure. I have life in a law firm and gain meaningful that will equip you well for your future been running around from the first day experience whilst getting to know the a top commercial law firm in New York. whether in a law firm or in a corporate I was introduced to my team. We are work, people and culture of a firm. environment. At Werksmans, we hire the a small team so there is no shortage If you want a similar opportunity, best people and then we help them to of work to do. I have to apply myself How should I submit an application become even better. constantly but I have also been able to for articles? I challenge you to join me.” tap into the wealth of knowledge that Please email a full application to Tatika Brian Price, Director Where is the location of your office(s) is my principal. He insists that he does Scullard on [email protected] and what is the staff compliment of not want me to be a robot but that he your firm organisation as a whole? wants me to learn to be the best version Who should I contact regarding Go to www.werksmans.com to find out more. We have offices in Johannesburg (Sand- of myself and how to be a good litigator. further information? ton) and in the Western Cape (Cape Through the work we do I have been Tatika Scullard: tscullard@werksmans. Apply by emailing your CV to Town, Tyger Valley, Paarl and Stel- exposed some of the most experienced com or on 011 535 8175 [email protected]. lenbosch). Our total staff compliment is counsel and they have allowed me to currently sitting on 390. pick their brain on just about anything. Having only been here for a few weeks What training do you offer candidate I cannot say that I know it all but I know attorneys and what is your rotation for sure that I am looking forward to basis during articles? the journey ahead of me.” Motshidisi We offer an in-house PLT programme Mazibuko – CA Keep us close for the Johannesburg CAs and an exter-

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Johannesburg | Cape Town website: www.werksmans.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/werksmans Twitter: @werksmans The Graduate Recruitment Guide - 2012 You have only one chance to make a first impression

Your application is most likely to be the first contact with a prospective employer and it is therefore important that you make the best possible impression. Prepare a customised covering letter and CV for every position. Give your prospective em- ployer a reason to look at your CV.

The Covering Letter The professionalism of your covering letter will determine whether the recruiter will be interested in reading your CV. Be brief and to the point. Avoid spelling, grammar and typing errors. Give the letter to somebody else to read before you send it off, to make sure that they understand what you’re trying to say. The covering letter should contain your contact details, the name of the person to whom the letter is addressed and the job for which you are applying. • Each letter should be tailor-made for the firm you want to join. • Express clearly who you are and why you are suitable for the position. • Highlight your strengths and why you want to work for them. • Explain any gaps in your CV, such as, a year spent overseas after school or university. Highlight how this has benefited you and made you a better candidate for the job.

The Curriculum Vitae The purpose of the CV is to give a prospective employer as much relevant informa- tion about you as possible in order to get an interview. Keep your CV brief. Aim for a professional look: no fancy fonts or images. Include a photo, if you can, and use good quality paper.

Your CV should include: • Name, contact details, nationality and driver’s licence • Career objective • Education • Additional training • Work history • Skills • Professional achievements • References • Highlight your ability to apply knowledge by relating experience you’ve gained from part-time work or community projects to the job for which you are applying. • Your most relevant experience should be listed prominently. • Make sure all the facts are correct. Many organisations provide application forms. Complete these, even if the information is already on your CV.

According to Nikki Webb, HR Director at Eversheds, it is also important for students to provide their academic transcripts. She says, “The more comprehensive the information the applicant provides, the easier it is for us to assess whether they are suitable. A well prepared application is also an indication of the applicant’s attention to detail – a very important quality for a lawyer.”

Information provided by Eversheds