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Candidate Attorney — Commercial Litigation at Fasken (South Africa)

Position Overview

Location: 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

Compensation: R16,000 - R20,000/month

Position: Entry

Type: Internship

Practice Area: Litigation

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: Dec 31, 2026

Internship Description

Fasken (South Africa) invites LLB graduates to serve articles of clerkship in its Commercial Litigation department. As a candidate attorney, you will assist senior attorneys and advocates with High Court litigation, contract disputes, insolvency matters, and arbitration proceedings. The two-year programme includes rotations across practice areas and structured mentoring from experienced practitioners.

Responsibilities

Fasken (South Africa) invites LLB graduates to serve articles of clerkship in its Commercial Litigation department. As a candidate attorney, you will assist senior attorneys and advocates with High Court litigation, contract disputes, insolvency matters, and arbitration proceedings. The two-year programme includes rotations across practice areas and structured mentoring from experienced practitioners.

Requirements

LLB degree from a recognised South African university. Eligible for registration with the Legal Practice Council as a candidate attorney. Minimum 60% academic average. South African citizen or permanent resident. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Perks & Benefits

Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities

Compensation

R16,000 - R20,000/month

Practice Area

Litigation

Education Requirements

Professional degree

Experience Requirements

No experience required

Application Contact

Contact: Fasken (South Africa) Internship Coordinator

Application Deadline

December 31, 2026

Employment Type

Intern

Candidate Attorney — Commercial Litigation