10 alternative careers that leverage your education and experience
Your Law Degree Is More Powerful Than You Think. For many law graduates and legal professionals, the traditional path seems obvious: become an attorney, advocate, prosecutor, or magistrate. But the truth is that a legal education equips you with one of the most versatile skill sets in the professional world. From strategy and negotiation to […]
MVA Law as an official FWIL Partner.
We are delighted to feature MVA Law as an official FWIL Partner. As part of this exciting partnership, MVA Inc. has generously opened its doors to our selected FWIL members by offering valuable job shadowing opportunities. This initiative provides aspiring legal professionals with practical exposure to the legal profession, allowing them to learn from experienced practitioners, gain meaningful […]
HUUR GAAT VOOR KOOP
Can a New Owner Evict You After Buying Your Rental Property? Understanding “Huur Gaat Voor Koop” in South Africa Imagine this, you’ve just paid your rent, settled into your home, and you’re enjoying a quiet evening when there’s a knock at the door. Standing outside is your landlord, who casually informs you that the property […]
THE OZEMPIC TREND
The Ozempic Trend: Why South Africa’s Weight-Loss Boom is a Legal Minefield Turn on the TV, scroll through TikTok, or chat with friends, and you will inevitably encounter the buzz surrounding GLP-1 drugs. What started as a breakthrough medical treatment for Type 2 diabetes has transformed into a global pop-culture phenomenon. Medications like Ozempic have […]
3rd ANNUAL LEGAL CAREERS WORKSHOP
FWIL LEGAL CAREERS WORKSHOP 📅 29 August 2026🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: R450 | Normal Price: R550 A law degree can take you far beyond the traditional legal paths you may have been exposed to. Join us for the 3rd annual Legal Careers Workshop as we explore the diverse career opportunities available to law graduates and […]
FOR MEN IN LAW MENTORSHIP
Introducing the For Men in Law Mentorship Program(@formeninlaw_mentorship) At For Women in Law, our mission has always been rooted in building a more inclusive, empowered, and intentional legal community. Over the years, we’ve created spaces for women in law to grow, connect, and thrive through mentorship, dialogue, and opportunity. Today, we are proud to introduce […]
YOUR PARTNER’S DEBT, YOUR PROBLEM? SECTION 21 AND THE HIDDEN RISKS OF LOVE AND COHABITATION
Let’s start with the basics, what does it mean to be insolvent? Let us start with the basics, what does it mean to be “insolvent? Insolvency is a financial position where a person is over-indebted and therefore unable to meet their financial obligations when they become due. Thus, for a person to be considered an […]
FWIL MENTORSHIP 2026 (INTAKE 3)
FWIL MENTORSHIP 2026Applications for Intake 3 (June – July) are still open. The FWIL Mentorship programme is exclusive to law students that are enrolled in a tertiary institution and graduates entering the profession within South Africa. The 8 week online programme includes sessions during which the mentees are exposed to traditional and non-traditional career opportunities […]
WHAT IS A FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE?
A force majeure clause explains how the contract operates when unforeseen events beyond a party’s reasonable control interfere with performance. This clause regulates what happens when uncontrollable events like natural disasters, strikes, or government actions could prevent a party from fulfilling their contractual obligations. Its wording is critical, as it typically determines whether obligations are […]
Robot Lawyers? Hold On! Not So Fast…
The Rise of AI In Law and How Its Changing the Way We Practice Law In recent years, many law firms have had to start using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a number of ways and for numerous reasons. AI is now being prompted by firms to perform tasks that were previously performed by large teams […]