KwaZulu-Natal Society of Advocates

Application for Pupillage 2027

The KZN Society of Advocates invites applications for pupillage at the Durban and Pietermaritzburg Bars. Complete your application online — you can save your progress and return later.

Closing Date for Applications

16 September 2026

No applications will be accepted after this date.

How to Apply
1

Create Account

Register with your email and create a password.

2

Activate Your Account

Check your email for an account activation link to activate your account.

3

Complete the Form

Fill in all 15 sections and upload required documents. You can save and resume at any time.

4

Submit

Review your application and submit before the deadline. You will receive a confirmation email.

Admin Fee

A fee of R4 500 is payable upon acceptance to pupillage. This fee is separate from any General Council of the Bar (GCB) fees.

Required Documents
Prepare these documents before starting your application
  • •Academic Record
  • •Degree Certificate (if already conferred)
  • •Identity Document
  • •Testimonial from the Dean of the Faculty of Law
  • •Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
  • •Police Clearance Certificate (not older than 3 months)
  • •Recent Photograph
  • •Essay (max 2 pages — topic provided in the application)
Durban Bar

The Co-ordinator: Pupillage Committee

1st Floor, Rennie House, 1 Kingsmead Boulevard, Kingsmead Office Park, Durban, 4001

Tel: 031 301 3099

Email: kznbar@law.co.za

Pietermaritzburg Bar

The Co-ordinator: Pupillage Committee

17 Prince Edward Street, Pietermaritzburg

Fax: 033 845 3548

Email: pmbbar@pmblaw.co.za