Opportunities

Candidates and legal practitioners can access a repository of judicial decisions to support their training and preparation for the PVT examination.

Who it is for:

legal practitioners and PVT candidates

How to act on it:

Visit the LPC website and navigate to the Judgement Repository section

Candidates who have completed the PVT enrolment process may register for the Practical Vocational Training examination, which assesses their readiness to practice law.

Who it is for:

legal practitioners registered in the PVT programme

How to act on it:

Register for the examination by submitting the PVT Form and proof of enrolment to the Legal Practice Council

Advocates can download the official application forms for trust accounts from the Legal Practice Council's website. These forms are required for registering or managing trust accounts as part of their professional practice.

Who it is for:

advocates registered with the Legal Practice Council

How to act on it:

Visit the LPC website and download the PDF of the application forms for trust accounts for advocates

Legal practitioners can verify their digital ID through the Legal Practice Council’s online system to confirm their identity and registration status.

Who it is for:

legal practitioners

How to act on it:

Visit the LPC website and use the 'Verify Digital ID' tool to enter personal details

Individuals can request records from the Legal Practice Council under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) by submitting a formal request through the provided form.

Who it is for:

members of the public

How to act on it:

Download and complete the PAIA Record Request Form from the LPC website and submit it via the Contact Us Form or email

Members of the public can file a formal complaint against a legal practitioner by completing the complaints form available on the LPC website and submitting it through the Contact Us Form or email.

Who it is for:

members of the public

How to act on it:

Download the Complaints Form from the LPC website and submit it via the Contact Us Form or email

The Legal Practice Council publishes its financial statements annually, which are accessible to the public through the LPC website.

Who it is for:

members of the public

How to act on it:

Visit the LPC website and navigate to the Financial Statements section

The Legal Practice Council provides access to publications such as newsletters, brochures, study guides, and library resources. These are available to legal practitioners and members of the public via the LPC website.

Who it is for:

legal practitioners and members of the public

How to act on it:

Visit the LPC website and navigate to the Publications section to access materials like newsletters, brochures, and study guides

This survey is available to candidate attorneys in South Africa to provide feedback on their general training and employment environment. Participation helps the Legal Practice Council understand conditions faced by trainees and improve support systems.

Who it is for:

candidate attorneys in South Africa

How to act on it:

Respond to the survey via the online form provided on the Legal Practice Council's website

The public and institutions can verify whether a legal practitioner is currently registered and in good standing through the FFC Verification service.

Who it is for:

anyone needing to confirm a legal practitioner’s status

How to act on it:

Use the FFC Verification tool on the LPC website

Legal practitioners can verify their digital identity through the Council’s online system, ensuring up-to-date and secure access to official records.

Who it is for:

registered legal practitioners

How to act on it:

Use the Verify Digital ID service on the LPC website

Legal practitioners can apply for an official identity card through the Legal Practice Council. This document serves as proof of registration and professional status.

Who it is for:

registered legal practitioners

How to act on it:

Submit an Identity Card Application to the Council