Werksmans

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  • What kind of candidate are we looking for? 

    We look for aspiring attorneys who have a passion for life, learning, expertise, and intellect. We accept applications from the following disciplines from all accredited South African institutes of higher learning: LLB, BCom Law, and BA Law. Students can apply to us from their second year of LLB studies or their third/final year for those pursuing an undergraduate degree. We seek students who are academically excellent and who also have diverse interests.

  • Graduate Programme Details 

    Candidate Attorney Programme
    We see our Candidate Attorneys of today as the leaders of our firm tomorrow.

    Choosing the right law firm is a big decision for every graduating law student. Securing a place on the Werksmans Candidate Attorney (CA) Programme (also known as Practical Vocational Training [PVT]) opens up a realm of legal knowledge.

    The CA/PVT Programme will give you the opportunity to work with high-calibre clients (including many of South Africa’s leading multinationals, listed companies, and financial institutions), alongside some of the best legal minds in the country.

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    Vacation Programme
    Our Vacation Programme attracts applications from the highest calibre of law graduates across the country.

    The Candidate Attorney (CA) Programme (also known as Practical Vocational Training [PVT]) involves a lot of choices, hard decisions to make, and many questions. One of the best ways to handle this process is to get first-hand experience by attending one of our Vacation Programmes.

    You will get to work hands-on with our Directors, attend meetings with counsel, and sit in on consultations with our clients. Many of our graduates who attended the Vacation Work Programme went on to become Candidate Attorneys with us, as it provides you with an opportunity to make a lasting impression. Plus, it will guarantee you a panel interview for our CA/PVT Programme before you leave.

Company Description

Established in the early 1900s, Werksmans Attorneys is a leading South African corporate and commercial law firm serving multinationals, listed companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, individuals, and government.

Operating in Gauteng and the Western Cape, and a member of the LEX Africa Alliance, the firm has a formidable track record in mergers & acquisitions, banking & finance, and commercial litigation & dispute resolution. We are distinguished by the people, clients, and work that we attract and retain.

Our lawyers constitute a powerful team of independent-minded individuals who share a common passion and service ethos. A strong culture of teamwork and collaboration exists across the diverse skills base of our organisation. The people of Werksmans are invigorated, inspired beings.

Our culture is the framework around which we have built our coveted reputation as one of the oldest, most prestigious law firms in Africa. This reputation speaks to the calibre of corporate and commercial lawyers who make up the firm, many of whom are recognised as experts in their fields by their peers both locally and abroad.

Interests

Werksmans is at the cutting edge of corporate and commercial law in South Africa. We offer a full spectrum of corporate and commercial legal services. These services are structured into two main business streams:

  • Corporate and commercial legal services, which provide transactional and regulatory services.
  • Litigation and dispute resolution, focusing on litigation and alternative dispute resolution in the form of mediation and arbitration.

Our firm is differentiated by its focused approach to work and service ethos of lean and highly skilled teams. Our legal services span all economic sectors and business activities, including:

  • Arbitration
  • Banking & Finance
  • Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
  • Business Crimes & Investigations
  • Competition
  • Construction & Engineering
  • Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Data Privacy
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Infrastructure, Energy & Projects
  • Insolvency, Business Rescue & Restructuring
  • Intellectual Property
  • Investment Funds & Private Equity
  • Labour & Employment
  • Land Reform, Restitution & Tenure
  • Media, Communications & Technology
  • Mining, Environmental & Resources
  • Pro Bono
  • Property Law and Real Estate
  • Sport & Entertainment
  • Tax
 
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