The University of KwaZulu–Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution 

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan

COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

                  SCHOOL OF LAW (UKZN LAW CLINIC, HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS)

CANDIDATE ATTORNEYS (2 POSTS)

ONE YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT (2 Posts) 

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

REFERENCE NUMBER: LC03/2025

The UKZN Law Clinic has been providing free legal services to indigent communities and training law students and candidate attorneys since 1973. Its mission is to make a meaningful impact in areas of law aimed at alleviating poverty and addressing discrimination. The School now seeks to appoint suitably qualified Candidate Attorneys / Candidate Legal Practitioners.

Requirements:

·       Completion of an LLB degree.

·       Completed structured course work of not less than 400 notional hours as per the Legal Practice Act of 2014 because applying for a one-year fixed term contract.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2025.

Applicants must submit a cover letter highlighting their experience with respect to the minimum requirements listed above and a Curriculum Vitae to Dr Dave Holness. holness@ukzn.ac.za

Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates, who may be required to undergo a skills test.

Note: The Law Clinic does not allow candidate attorneys to still be studying for any qualification (like an LLM), or to be studying part-time (i.e. in the evenings) at the School for Legal Practice or its equivalent training under the Legal Practice Act of 2014 as a means to reduce one’s vocational training to 1 year.

The College reserves the right not to make any appointments. The successful applicant/s may not hold dual/ concurrent appointments in other Colleges, Schools or Units at UKZN.