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 excellent experience for
your future career.
If you've qualified, you
can work in one of a number of large or small legal practices in the
beautiful city of Cape Town.
If you
haven't yet studied law or are still working towards your degree, you can
work in a small practice in George or Knysna on the Garden Route. Here
you'll get experience in a small intimate practice with exposure to all
aspects of a legal practice.
We’ll have detailed discussions with you to ascertain what you’re looking
for, then we’ll tailor the programme for you.
You will work in a firm of solicitors, gaining experience in the day-to-day running of a law practice. We
arrange your placement in a law
practice that would best suit your requirements and
qualifications/experience. This way we ensure that the placement is
tailored specifically for you.
If
you are going to specialise in a particular area of law, we can arrange
to place you in a practice that either specialises in, or has a
reasonable-sized department that deals with the area of law that you're particularly interested
in. These could range from civil and criminal law to conveyancing, probate and property law.
As an example, one of the practices we work with in Cape
Town 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 good 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, as well as shops, restaurants and the renowned
Botanical Gardens – a lovely place to meander during lunchtimes.
Another practice
we work with is one of the biggest law firms in South Africa, with
specialisms in all areas of law.
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.
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Accommodation and Living in Cape Town
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.
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:
You can book your own international
flights or we can book them for you. Where possible, we send
two or more people on the same flight and give the names and
telephone numbers of other Volunteers
on your flight so
that you can chat or even meet up before leaving. We will
also give you the names and numbers of other Travellers volunteers placed
near you
St George's Mall, Cape Town
You will fly directly into Cape Town where you'll be met by our Cape
Town Manager who will take you to your accommodation and see
that you're settled in. He will also take you to your work and
introduce you to everyone. If you're based in George, you'll be met
by our South Africa Manager, Bill Fussell, who will look after during your
placement.
The famous Knysna Heads
All flights we book have changeable return tickets because many of our
volunteers choose to extend their stay.
Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa,
of course.
VISAS:. We'll send you all the necessary forms and
information and make the process very easy for you.
PRICES
To see the Prices of this project and all
our other projects in South Africa, please
click here
Prices
include
Food & accommodation while on your project,
unless otherwise stated,
2 T-shirts, if required
for your project
All support and backup
during your programme
Meeting you at the
nearest airport, where appropriate, but exclude international travel.
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