Candidate Legal Practitioners – 2027 Intake
Hammond Pole Attorneys invites applications from high-calibre final-year LLB students and recent graduates for Candidate Legal Practitioner positions commencing in 2027.
We are a dynamic and growing law firm, serious about service and committed to delivering practical, solution-driven legal services. Our practice offers candidate legal practitioners exposure to meaningful responsibility, hands-on legal work, and professional mentorship within a demanding but supportive environment.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates are required to submit an application by email with the following mandatory format and documentation:
Email subject line (strictly):
CLP – HP – Initial and Surname
Email address for submission:
Employment <employment@hpd.co.za>
Attachments (in PDF format):
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Full academic record
- Proof of registration for final-year LLB modules (final-year students only)
- One character reference from a person of authority (lecturer, attorney, supervisor, or equivalent)
Article Requirement (Email Body)
The body of the email must consist solely of a short article (approximately 600–800 words) written by the applicant.
- The article must address any legal topic relevant to the areas of practice of Hammond Pole Attorneys.
- It should demonstrate legal insight, original thought, sound reasoning, and strong professional writing skills.
- No greetings, signatures, or additional commentary may be included in the email body.
What We Look For
- Strong academic performance
- Excellent written and analytical skills
- Professionalism, integrity, and initiative
- A genuine interest in legal practice
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Hammond Pole Attorneys reserves the right to fill the position at its discretion.
Hammond Pole Attorneys is an equal-opportunity employer and values excellence, commitment, and intellectual curiosity.