Careers

Scholarships

Bell Dewar offers a full scholarship for penultimate year LLB students.

In order to apply, please note the following:

• Students must be registered for the penultimate year of their LLB.
• An average of 65% and over for the years of study already completed is required.
• Financial need is not a criteria, but may be a consideration.

The recipient will be required to participate in vacation work programmes offered to him/her by Bell Dewar.

Once the recipient has graduated successfully, he/she will be required to accept articles of clerkship at Bell Dewar if offered.

The successful candidate will be a person who, in the opinion of the firm, has the potential to become an effective attorney at Bell Dewar. The candidate should be a balanced individual demonstrating leadership qualities, an interest in community issues/projects and strong self motivation.

Applications should be submitted to Room 49, School of Law, Oliver Schreiner Law Building, West Campus, WITS, and should include the following:

• A letter motivating why the student should be the beneficiary of the Scholarship;
• A curriculum vitae;
• A certified copy of matric certificate and the latest academic results;
• A certified copy of identity document;
• At least two letters of reference;
• Contactable telephone number(s).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.