My salary over my career was a follows: 2015-2016: big firm: between 250k & 300k per annum as a Candidate legal practitioner 2017: Big firm: between 480k and 540k per annum as an Associate Attorney I (excluding bonus) 2018: Graduate program: between 300k & 360k per annum excluding bonus 2019: Medium sized firm: between 480k & 540k per annum as an Attorney (not an Associate).

I hold an LLB, a Postgrad in Risk management, a Postgrad in Drafting and Interpretation of Contracts, an LLM in Mercantile Law, a Cert in Collective Investments Schemes, a Cert in Corporate Strategy, and more lol with no articles. So I was fortunate to kick off as compliance officer for one of the big 5 FSPs, I began with R300 000, and now I am on R680 000 per annum with 3 years and 8 months of experience

Loved it when you said there are a lot of law firms that are not even close to the market margin, because this is very true.

Passionate you are, this is evident in your sound advice. “No experience is a waste, there is a reward in sticking it out”. 🥂

The CA salaries are really not it. Should be regulated by the LPC but we've been complaining about this for many years.

I went to Rhodes at first for law and later dropped out for another degree. My friends remained and finished. They didnt know about all these things and the struggle they are going through breaks my heart. Some needs to talk to law students in their first year 🤦‍♀️. They need to know to be intentional about where they want to be. Starting my LLB from scratch with helpful research and information from you has got me scared but ready to start now with the hard work , so doors will be open by the time I get to my 3rd year of study. I'm going to recommend your videos ♥️💌.

Much needed information. Doing my second year llb law at UNISA and in still trying to figure things out after this career

Then you get firms that offer less than 5k per month n expect you to have your own vehicle, work long hours n be passionate when you can't cover your basic needs. Money should not be your only drive but should not be a non factor either. Some of these practices are exploitative which is sad because lawyers are expected to speak for the exploited n unfairly treated yet they themselves are committing cruel injustices against their own "learned" colleagues. Was fortunate enough to not have to settle for these firms but my heart goes out to all my peers who have had to go through such torment. Many with financial responsibilities, crushed dreams n unmet expectations have experienced depression and/or worse as a result. I really think seminars should be held at varsities to explain to law students what it takes to attain these positions you describe n what the average law graduate who doesn't get into these big firms/corporates can expect especially during the 2 years of articles.

The big Banks were paying LLB grads around R375k in 2015 on graduate programs. Don't say I didn't plug you'all. It became R400k the following year.

I'm currently doing an internship(risk and compliance) at a tech company....I was a week away from leaving it(terrible pay) but after seeing this I've definitely changed my mind,the pay may suck but clearly such things will pay off in the long run

Your videos are amazing. Everything a law student needs! Thank you so much.

Some people with BEng or MEng in Electronics do get around R600k to R1.2m after 5 to 10 of working. The Doctors get +R600k during their internship, this jumps to to +-R800k once they become GPs depending on the area they select (Rural or Urban). They can choose to do locums to supplement this income

The motivation at the end 🙌🏾❤️ Rea leboga. I am not doing law but I enjoy watching the passion that you have for what you do 😄🌟

I cant wait for this video omw! I hope it's not averages, but you actually asked people lol. like we all know the salary difference between small to big law CA, Associates and partners.

Thank you for this Atlegang, your opinion and insight is always appreciated🌸!

Thank you for your content it's really good am an LLB first year student I got lot of info from this 🙏

Luckily I've worked for Robert Walters Sandton office and I'm now an advocate. Their research is centered around the "big 5" both in finance and legal field. So, all this salaries are what you expect, if you work for ENS or Bowman. Also, remember that Robert Walters doesn't go out and research the market, they are a recruitment company for the "elite" . In essence they collate all positions that they have placed for a particular period and average it for the benchmark. You and I will agree that for an accurate benckmark that is misleading.

I'm not a lawyer buut I'm here. You are just so authentic. New subbie and Notification gang :)

Law Graduates are going to have a rude awakening if you're going to rely on the Robert Walters survey. iJumpile in these streets!

This is your second money video I've watched today 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 fire content!!

I'm glad I bumped into your videos.. so great to watch, spirit uplifting as well..

Thank you for this Atlegang. You're always serving us with the best ❤️. Would love to hear from someone who's running a firm right after articles or with more experience

The CA Salary chat is really the rage at the big 5 firms. If the Robert Walters people engaged with CAs across the board from small to large firms the average would be closer to 12k per month or around 170k per annum

Heard loud and clear. Danko means thank you!

Most people make wayyy less then those figures

Will be doing my final year of LLB next year and this salary gives me hope🤣🤣❤️❤️

Can’t wait for this!!

Thank you so much I really needed this talk

Not a CA but I am an accountant Bcompt UNISA no CTA... my salary from articles to industry 2017 to 2022 2017 - 95k articles 2018 - 108k articles 2019 - 109k articles 2020 - 480k industry 2021 - 660k industry 2022 - 850k industry But I need to get that CA coz things are expensive. Law, Accounting, Engineering, Doctor, Computer programming... you will be ok, so long as you keep your love of nice things in check (that's the real killer) UNISA students, you may struggle with your first job, but after your first job no one cares.

Hey Atle, can you please make a video giving us study tips that were helpful for you. Thank you in advance

How is the competition for jobs, for people with an LLB degree? Is it flooded with? Do they look at your marks for each module? How to land articles as quick as possible? Is the age of a graduate scrutinised?

Thank you so much hun... I needed to hear everything you said here... ❤️❤️❤️

This is great advice, not just for people in your field. Thank you. I like the giant wine glass vase at the back, it’s so cool

Thank you for this

From 14:13 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 thank you !!! Well, that’s not to take away from the entire video 😅

Shu this is pretty fruitful ❤

I've made my research on the biggest law firms like Bowmans, Webber Wentzel, ENSAfrica etc for the CA graduate program it ranges from R300k-350k but they require a really good academic and space is limited

I hear some law firms offer 3k to 5k for candidate attorneys 😭 in terms of good marks please assist with the average.

Do you want passion or do you want money?!! lol! Love it

Thank you for this video, and you look beautiful! 😍🤗

People please focus on fintec doesnt matter what background degree you hold. Most jobs will ho obsolete and some universities

Great work!

Althegang, love your content and thank you for this video. Could you please answer this honestly. I am a final year student, becoming a teacher next year and have been applying to do my LLB through Unisa. Do big firms or even smaller firm consider Unisa students as eligible for their programs?

More of Legal Graduate Programs, yes!!

Thank you very much this is informative.

Thanks for information.😍

Hi. 1.I’m currently studying Bcom law first year and already failed accounting first semester 😭. I heard that if you fail a module, you won’t get the ‘Cum laude’ on your 📜degree certificate. Does it really matter if I don’t have it as far as competition for big law firms is concerned? 2. Is it advisable to go to law school instead of doing articles for 2 years. And the 1 year of articles at a law school, where do you get to do them?, you have to find a law firm yourself? 3. Is it important to carry all these things we learning in varsity (especially in law modules) to beyond the LLB graduation or we can just cram pass and forget? Thank you in advance ♥️

Thank you so much for this Atlegang💞. Quick question... Are the prospects of getting employed if one does an undergrad in BA International Relations and post grad law kinda the same as someone who does a straight LLB or BA/BCOM Law?

I preciate your videos

Thank you for Sharing this 😍🥰next year I want to study law part time

Your videos are soooo informative 👌🏼🔥🔥! New Subbie

Thanks for such aspiring and motivational ..Am doing HC in law #UNISA

Money 💵 💵😭❤️

Hy Altegang I'm still studying I'm scared that if I'm making a big mistake to choose law on my career please help maybe tell me after I finish my matric what to expect and what things should do to become the best lawyer?

Nice one.

What's your advice for criminal advocacy, and when doing pupilage for advocacy, do you apply years in advance for it like attorneys do for articles or is it just when you finish the degree?

Thanks for the video. I dint know if it's motivation or not. Anyway I think i recognized you for a second, i think we studied together. If you went to tuks, from around Orchards?? Great content keep it up

Thank you for this information. I am a lawyer in the United States. However, my family and I may be looking to relocating to South Africa. Do you happen to know the requirements to practice in South Africa if you already possess a license in the United States? Would I have to study in South Africa to be able to practice there?

OMG UR SO PRETTY GOSH

How does the legal fraternity feel about tattoos in South Africa?

I LOVE your accent

Yoh guys articles 2017 I got R60k pa😂😂😂😂 pietermaritzburg

Thank you

Hahaha cant wait

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Can it be Monday already!!!!😭😭😭

Thanks for this video.. one question: what were your averages in varsity?

Shoo and we still have poverty in SA!!!

This is the motivation that I needed. Thank you so much for this channel.! 🤍

Thanx ❤❤❤❤😅

Love Burkes in your house sweetie 🤩🤩🤩

Is the malpractice market saturated and are they salary good because I love law and medicine and would like to do both when I graduate?

Work hard and get good marks. Getting articles with average marks? the ghettoest ghetto. You don't need that in your life trust me

The lawyers that sits in front of comcourt judges, what are their roles .

why d ppl always talk about yearly salary and not monthly??? this isnt helpful.

Yeses ziyabuya ku Law mos haaa!!

Ur wages are equivalent to someone working at McDonald’s full time where I live wtf???

Why do people with an llb struggle to find work in south Africa is it because of university and is UJ a good place to study law

Why dont u encourage in house firms?🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Do you know if Boston City Campus is a credible college? Like good enough for you to be able to get a job in the legal sector with their LLB degree in Law? Please help if you have any info🥺🙏🏾.

Hi, what are the benefits of having a law degree?

what about regnenesys is it good just heard about it

I currently studying my bcom law so I wanna know how much would I expect monthly if working for instance

Is there a demand for LLB graduates? How easy is it to get a job with one?

I am currently busy with my bridging course for LLB degree, which is the Higher certificate . I did not qualify for LLB,was my HC choice a good choice? Please advise me on how my grades should be for me to do LLB after the HC. Thank you.

do u have time to spend with your family

How old were you when you graduated?

Please be my mentor? 🥺🙏🏽

What subject are needed bo become a estate lawyer coz I have math lit, business, geography,CAT

This country has no constitution

I'm doing a Teaching degree and I'm not enjoying it I'm thinking of changing to Law, Can one enjoy this degree? 🤔

Ive been a sales person / relationship manager / account manager . Im thinking of combining my sales skills with an LLB degree , i think it would go well together .

Are these figures in South African Rands? 🥸