Bodies Controlling Practices And Services Offered By South African Attorneys

Before any South African attorneys can practice law or offer legal services to the public they must first pass the South African Bar Association exam. To be entered into the exam, it will be required of them to have completed and passed their studies and examinations at tertiary institution in the country offering a legal education. Any South African attorneys who have passed the bar exam will be registered with the South African Bar Association and will be required to stay updated with any changes in the law throughout their legal career.

The Law Society of South Africa is also there to ensure the protection of South African attorneys as well as the public to whom the legal services are offered. This umbrella body sets up a code of ethics that South African attorneys must adhere to while ensuring that these ethics do not hamper the South African attorneys in providing legal services. The Law Society of South Africa allows individuals to register complaints against any unethical, illegal or dishonest practices by South African Lawyers.

Additionally, there are a number of other Bar Associations and controlling bodies in each province of the country to monitor and control South African attorneys. It is important to ensure that the South African attorneys that you choose are registered with the South African Bar Association, the Law Society of South Africa as well as the legal society in the province that you live in. The more registrations that the attorney you choose has, the more likely you are to receive quality legal services that are in line with the legal practices in South Africa. You can also use these bodies and societies as a starting point when you are looking for ethical and reputable South African Attorneys.

For more information on the different law societies and the South African Bar Association for South African Attorneys, please contact us.