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Members of the public can lodge formal complaints about the conduct of legal practitioners. This process allows for investigation and potential disciplinary action if misconduct is found.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public with grievances against legal practitioners
- How to act on it:
- Fill out the Complaints Form and submit it to the Legal Practice Council
Legal practitioners can apply for a digital identity card issued by the Legal Practice Council. The card contains a photo, registration number, designation, full name, firm details, practice status, and a QR code. It is valid for 12 months and can be stored securely on smartphones or printed when needed.
- Who it is for:
- registered legal practitioners in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Visit the LPC website and click on the digital ID card application link to submit an online application and pay the R50.00 fee.
Legal practitioners can obtain a digital ID card issued by the Legal Practice Council to identify themselves when attending courts or other government facilities. This digital card replaces the old physical card and is a secure and reliable method of identification.
- Who it is for:
- legal practitioners
- How to act on it:
- Apply for the digital ID card through the Legal Practice Council's system
The Legal Practice Council is issuing a digital ID card that legal practitioners can use in court proceedings. This card serves as official identification and verification for legal professionals appearing in court.
- Who it is for:
- legal practitioners
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the LPC's online portal using the Identity Card Application form
Training institutions or organisations can apply to be accredited by the Legal Practice Council to deliver practical vocational training for aspiring legal practitioners. This accreditation ensures the institution meets national quality standards and provides accessible, sustainable training for law graduates aiming to qualify as legal practitioners.
- Who it is for:
- training institutions and organisations offering legal training
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application form and supporting documentation to the Legal Practice Council demonstrating compliance with the Norms and Standards.
Organisations can apply for accreditation to deliver structured course work that forms part of the practical vocational training programme for candidate legal practitioners. The Legal Practice Council evaluates applications to ensure quality, accessibility, and compliance with national standards.
- Who it is for:
- organisations offering structured course work for legal training
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the Legal Practice Council using the official application form and submit evidence of programme design, resources, and staff expertise.
Candidates who were originally scheduled for the 18 and 19 August 2026 exams but were affected by the rescheduling to 5 and 6 August 2026 were given a special examination opportunity. This was an exceptional arrangement to ensure fairness and administrative consistency, and it was conducted under the same standards as the original 5 and 6 August 2026 exams.
- Who it is for:
- candidates directly affected by the rescheduling of the 18 and 19 August 2026 exams
- How to act on it:
- Contact Ms Yolisa Ntsham via email at Yolisan@lpc.org.za for inquiries related to the special sitting
Accredited training providers can renew their accreditation by submitting a completed application form with detailed information about programmes offered in 2024–2025, supporting documents, and evidence of funding received (if applicable). The application must be emailed to Yolisa Ntsham by 30 November at 16:00.
- Who it is for:
- accredited training providers offering legal education and training programmes
- How to act on it:
- Complete the Accreditation Renewal Application Form, attach all required documents, and email them to Yolisa Ntsham at Yolisan@lpc.org.za
All candidates and pupils in the PVT contract must read at least one book of their own choice per month throughout the duration of their training. This requirement is intended to improve literacy and comprehension skills.
- Who it is for:
- candidates and pupils in the PVT contract
- How to act on it:
- Select and read one book per month; principals and pupil masters must ensure compliance.
Legal education training institutions may apply for accreditation to ensure their programmes meet the standards set by the Legal Practice Council. This includes both new and renewal applications for institutional and programme accreditation.
- Who it is for:
- eligible legal education training institutions and training providers
- How to act on it:
- Complete and sign the approved accreditation application form with supporting documents, provide proof of payment of the application fee, and submit the application electronically to YolisaN@lpc.org.za
This form allows legal practitioners and law firms to apply for accreditation with the Legal Practice Council. It is used to meet regulatory requirements for professional recognition under the Legal Practitioners Act, 2014.
- Who it is for:
- legal practitioners and law firms seeking formal accreditation
- How to act on it:
- Download and complete the Accreditation Application Form from the Legal Practice Council website
Stakeholders are invited to review the draft MRA for legal services and provide feedback on potential risks, suitability for cross-border transactions, missing issues, reciprocity, and necessary regulatory changes in South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- legal professionals, law firms, regulatory bodies, professional associations, and other stakeholders in the legal sector
- How to act on it:
- Submit written feedback on the draft MRA text addressing the five points listed in the document