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Online application requirements

The required annexures for Bursaries, Practical Vocational Training and/or Student Vacation Programme are as follows (Word, PDF or Rich Text format at 3.5 MB max each):

  • Cover/motivation letter and CV (in 1 document) clearly articulating which opportunity you are applying for
  • Certified Copy of your identity document or driver’s license
  • Certified Grade 12 (matric) results
  • Certified updated University academic transcript

Winter Vacation Programme 2026

Eligibility

Applicants are required to apply at least two years in advance of them completing their LLB.

Scheme dates

June/July 2025

Application window

Application dates: 03 February 2025 – 31 March 2025.

Location

Johannesburg, Cape Town

Winter Vacation Programme 2026

Summer Vacation Programme 2026

Eligibility

Applicants are required to apply at least two years in advance of them completing their LLB.

Scheme dates

November/ December 2025

Application window

Application dates: 01 August 2025 – 30 September 2025

Location

Johannesburg, Cape Town

Summer Vacation Programme 2026

Candidate Attorney Programme

Eligibility

Applicants are required to apply at least two years in advance of them completing their LLB.

Scheme dates

January on an annual basis.

Application window

Applications for Candidate Attorney positions for 2027 are open.

Location

Johannesburg, Cape Town

Candidate Attorney Programme

Bursaries 2026

Eligibility

To be considered for a bursary, an applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa, and be enrolled as a full-time student at a South African university for the LLB degree (at undergraduate or postgraduate level).

Application window

03 February 2025 – 30 April 2025.

Bursaries 2026

Pupillage Programme

Eligibility

Admitted to or have completed the Advocates Training Programme at the Kenya School of Law (KSL) in the current academic year.

Application window

03 February 2025 – 30 April 2025.

Location

Nairobi

Pupillage Programme

Frequently
asked questions

How many Candidate Attorneys are you looking to recruit this year?

Annually the firm is looking to recruit approximately 30 Candidate Attorneys.

How many rotations does a Candidate Attorney get?

Our Candidate Attorneys have the opportunity to rotate every 6 months into a different practice area. This equates to 4 rotations over the course of their training.

Do I have an option of which practice area to experience during the vacation programme?

Yes, our vacation programme students are given the opportunity to provide us with a wishlist of their preferred practice area. 

How do I follow up on my application?

For any queries related to your application, please email us at gradteam@cdhlegal.com.

How many rotations does a trainee advocate get?

Our Pupils have the opportunity to rotate into four different practice areas over the course of their training.

Do I have an option of the practice areas to experience during the programme?

Yes, our students are given the opportunity to provide us with a wishlist of their preferred practice areas. 

How do I follow up on my application?

For any queries related to your application, please email us at gradteam@cdhlegal.com.