Observe experts in
the field of Law and learn how they work in South Africa. The experience
you gain will be invaluable to you in the future and totally different
to what you're used to in your home country. An excellent entry on your
CV or Résumé - and an excellent experience for your future career.
If you've qualified, you can work in one of the biggest law firms in
South Africa, based in the beautiful city of Cape Town. Placements at
the firm are generally tailored according to the area of law that you
are interested in to try to ensure that your experience is as fulfilling
and beneficial as possible
►SUMMARY
FACTFILE
Start Dates
All year round - you choose your
start and finish dates!
Duration
4 weeks and up to 1 year, subject to visa
requirements
►Accommodation
►Food
►Meeting you at the Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Full pre-departure support
►Local in-country team support
and backup
►24-hr emergency support.
What's not included
Flights, Insurance,
Cost of Visas (if a visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and
assistance),
Return transfer to
airport, Transport to and from your
project.
Who can do this Project?
All our projects are
open to all nationalities.
Unless otherwise stated, you need to be aged between 17 and 70+
PROJECT OVERVIEW You will work in a firm of
solicitors, gaining experience in the day-to-day running of a law
practice. The work you could be involved in could range from civil and
criminal law to conveyancing, probate and property law. The practice we
work with in Cape Town is one of the biggest in the country and
specialises in the following areas:
Commercial Agreements
Corporate Law
Family Law
Insolvency Law
Insurance Law
Labour and Employment Law
Personal Injury Law
Property Law and Conveyancing
Public Interest Law
Retirement Fund Law
Sports Law
Tax and Estate Planning
This is an excellent
law practice of long standing, with a good reputation, and is a great
placement. It will give you all-round exposure to life in a South
African law practice.
Cape Town is a lovely city with friendly people, and I’ve no doubt you
will make friends very quickly. The practice itself is in the centre of
town, very conveniently located close to the law courts and Advocates
Chambers, the Cape Town Museum, as well as shops, restaurants and the
renowned Botanical Gardens – a lovely place to meander during
lunchtimes.
As with any law placement, the work you’ll be involved with will vary
according to your own abilities and attitude, and to what the company
requires from you at the time you’re there, and will be dictated by the
practice. Some of your duties may be menial and you may be asked to do
some messenger work.
An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
Africa and the many diverse cultures in South Africa
New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
ADDITIONAL
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS PROJECT:
5-DAY OR 7-DAY SAFARI from
Cape Town up the renowned Garden Route: taking in Dolphin and Whale
Spotting, visits to many tourist attractions, such as a visit to a
brewery(!), the Bloukrantz Bungy Jump (reportedly the highest in the world),
and a guided tour of the Cango Caves.
1 WEEK WHALES, SHARKS AND DOLPHINS
Project: This is
an extraordinary and exciting project in a beautiful location, surrounded
by white beaches and blue ocean. And two hours from the world's third
favourite city - Cape Town.
What more could anyone want?
PARAGLIDING COURSE: Soar over the impressively beautiful Drakensburg
Mountain. You'll get a licence at the end of the course which qualifies you
to do solo paragliding around the world.
A
ten minute walk from the centre of the bustling Cape Town CBD is the quieter,
more chilled out area of Green Point. Here we use St Johns Waterfront Lodge, one
of the better known backpackers’ lodges for your accommodation. It is not only
close to the city, but also to the famous V&A Waterfront (5 min walk) and
literally a hop, skip and jump away from the ocean. Among a host of other
activities, from here you can visit the world-famous Robben Island by boat,
where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner for 27 years!
Apart from other Travellers volunteers, this hostel mainly attracts
international travellers to Cape Town. It is uniquely built on two plots so
literally has two of everything, including two pools! They are very friendly and
will always help you where needed. They can answer any questions or can even
help when you need some TLC because you feel a bit homesick!
The
Main Lodge is the centre of all the lodges and is a meeting point for everyone.
You can discuss your day in the living room, have a nice chat out on the
terrace, go for a swim, watch a movie, etc. Included in the placement cost is a
bed in one of the large 8-bed dormitories, so you will be sharing. However,
there is an option of choosing a single or double room if you are happy to pay
the difference, but we do find that volunteers staying in the larger dormitories
tend to make friends easier and be a bit more social. Remember, safety by
numbers is always the most responsible way to do things!
This
lodge has a living room, lots of bathrooms and a two well-equipped kitchens. It
also has a lovely big (recently renovated) living area with satellite TV, a cosy
bar and very comfy couches. In the main outdoor area, there are two pools, the
braai (South African for BBQ) area and lots of tables and benches in the
beautiful garden. There is a payphone inside the main lounge and a FREE internet
service. St John’s has also recently fitted a CCTV security system, so you can
live with peace of mind, knowing that you are safe and sound.
Food: You will be given a food allowance to buy your own food from the
big supermarket up the road. The lodge is equipped with a kitchen with a fridge,
stove, oven and microwave, and all the necessities to cook a good meal
PLEASE NOTE: The World Cup kicks off in June 2010 in Cape Town and
accommodation surcharges WILL apply during this period. We can advise you on the
extra cost closer to the time.
To also assist you during your time with us in South Africa, we have included
the web-link for Pick and Pay a major Supermarket in South Africa, by logging on
to:
https://prod.hs.pnp.co.za/pnp/web/login/login.do?action=dummyLogin should
give you all the latest prices. Hopefully this will help you have an idea how
much food out in South Africa and how best to budget yourself during your time
out there.
TRAVEL:
You'll fly into Cape Town where you'll be met at the airport by one of our
staff. From the airport you'll be taken to your work and your accommodation and
introduced to your hosts. You'd be well advised to prepare yourself for an
almost overwhelmingly friendly welcome!
You have the option to arrange your
own flights or we can assist you with your flight arrangements. If you would
like us to do this for you, we will liaise with you regarding available flights
and dates to suit you. All arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will
be fulfilled by Murray Rogers Travel Limited, ATOL No. 6856.
Where possible, we arrange for two or more people to travel on the
same flight and we will let you have the names and telephone numbers of other
volunteers on your flight, so that you can chat to each other or even meet up
before leaving for your placement.
VISAS: For many nationalities, visas are not required for a stay of 90
days or less. If you’re not sure whether you need a visa or not, please visit
http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/visa_schedule.asp
to see whether your country is exempt. If you do need a visa, we will assist you
and help make the visa process as easy as possible.
Where possible, all flights we arrange for you have changeable return tickets because many of our
volunteers choose to extend their stay once they are in their destination
country.
Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa
and the level of your air ticket,
of course. If you choose to book your own flights, you should endeavour to get
a changeable ticket.
To read about the excellentSupport
& Backup we provide before you leave and during
your programme,
please click here.
We can also arrange your flight
dates
to give you additional time at the end of your project for travelling around and sightseeing - this is a
fascinating and wondrous country!
Suite 2A, Caravelle House, 17/19 Goring
Road, Worthing,
West Sussex, BN12 4AP, England
Tel: +44 (0)1903 502595 Fax: +44 (0)1903 708179
Email:
info@travellersworldwide.com
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