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Pretoria Society of Advocates
Courts of Law
City of Tshwane, Gauteng 658 followers
The Pretoria Society of Advocates is a voluntary association of Advocates affiliated with the GCBSA
About us
In line with the Constitution of the Pretoria Society of Advocates (“the Society”) and the commitment of our members, the objective of the Society is to promote the interests of the Society and our members through professionalism and excellence in the practice of law, irrespective of race, colour, religion, or gender.
The Society advances transformation by increasing the effective participation of historically disadvantaged members, and supervises the conduct of our members to consider and promote improvements in the teaching and the practice of law and the administration of justice by providing quality training for our pupils and continuous and specialised training to our members.
The members of our Society strive towards building a centre of excellence and professionalism in the practice of law.
The members recognise the need to develop and enhance ethical and professional conduct, accept the principles of non-racialism, non-sexism, non-discrimination, human dignity, and equality as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
The members have committed themselves to promoting professionalism and excellence in legal practice, irrespective of the race, colour, religion, or gender of fellow members thus increasing the effective participation of historically disadvantaged members in the profession. The members are committed to transforming the Society and the legal profession by promoting the Constitutional right of equality with the goal of eliminating unfair discrimination in the legal profession.
The members ensure effective skills transfer to fellow members of all seniority through pupillage and continuing training, while working towards gender and race representativity, while ensuring that fellow members act ethically and with integrity.
- Website
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www.pretoriabar.co.za
External link for Pretoria Society of Advocates
- Industry
- Courts of Law
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- City of Tshwane, Gauteng
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Advocate, Pupilage, Transformation, Family Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Property Law, Criminal Law, Litigation, Immigration Law, RAF, State, and Law
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
570 Fehrsen Street
Ground Floor, Brooklyn Bridge Office Park, Steven House
City of Tshwane, Gauteng 0011, ZA
Employees at Pretoria Society of Advocates
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Casper Badenhorst (CH)
Mr at Pretoria Society of Advocates
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Kim Groenewald
Legal Counsel (Pretoria Society of Advocates)
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FJ Labuschagne
Advocate | Pretoria Bar | LLM (Corp.); LLM (Tax); LLD (Corp. Fin.)
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Ilse Joubert SC
Advocate Specialising in intellectual property and aspects of unlawful competition
Updates
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Pretoria Society of Advocates reposted this
Advocate, husband and father of four. "Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." – Robert Louis Stevenson
Today the Pretoria Society of Advocates introduced its own PSA Newsletter. See attached the launch edition of "In Brief".
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Pretoria Society of Advocates reposted this
Business Consultant | Management & Innovation Consulting | Helping Companies Drive Growth & Transformation | Building Business | Connecting People
A Year-End Celebration: Embracing Ubuntu with The Club Advocates' Chambers Last Friday night, I had the privilege of organizing and attending The Club Advocates' Chambers year-end function, and I was truly inspired by the spirit of ubuntu that permeated the event. Ubuntu, a Nguni Bantu philosophy, emphasizes the importance of humaneness, compassion, and community. It’s the idea that “a person is a person through other people.” The Chambers celebration was a perfect embodiment of this philosophy. The event was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and heartfelt appreciation. It was clear that the Chambers values its members and fosters a strong sense of belonging. As I mingled with colleagues and clients, I was struck by the genuine warmth and kindness that everyone exuded. It was evident that they have cultivated a workplace culture that prioritizes human connection and collaboration. I’m grateful to have been a part of such a wonderful event. It’s inspiring to see an organization that truly lives its values. Here’s to another successful year! #ubuntu #companyculture #yearendfunction #celebration #buildingbusiness #connectingpeople
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Today the Pretoria Bar; University Of Pretoria, Faculty of Law; and the Judiciary embarked on a transdisciplinary collaboration designed to foster the exchange, review, and advancement of legal knowledge and expertise in Pretoria. This partnership centres on three primary areas: education, research, and professional legal development.
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A Night of Connection The Pretoria Society of Advocates hosted a transformative Meet and Greet Networking event on the 5th of September 2024 for their Junior Members of 0-3 years that brought together industry professionals from various fields. The event was a resounding success, fostering new connections, sparking insightful conversations, and creating lasting relationships. Attendees were treated to a vibrant atmosphere with engaging speakers, delicious food and refreshing drinks. The event provided ample opportunities for attendees to network, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations with colleagues and potential clients. The highlight of the evening was the two keynote speakers, Judge Tsungai Phehane, a Judge of from the Labour Court from of the South African Judiciary, who spoke about a her uniquely transformative journey, and Mrs Lynne du Toit-Koen from Maponya Inc who shared valuable insights into a client’s expectations of an Advocate. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all attendees for their participation and enthusiasm, your presence made this event a memorable one. We are already planning our next networking event and look forward to connecting with you again soon. #networking #advocacy #transformation #thepretoriasocietyofadvocates #meetandgreet
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Over the past four days the PSA Pupil Selection Committee interviewed a diverse group of enthusiastic candidates from across the length and breadth of South Africa, who applied to commence Pupillage at the Pretoria Bar as part of our 2025 intake. In keeping with the PSA's ongoing commitment to meaningful transformation within the profession the selection committee will meticulously assess each applicant before making its recommendations to the Bar Council.
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