The Webber Wentzel Experience Programme 2026 at Webber Wentzel

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Research, Clerical Tasks, Administrative Support, Communication, Professionalism, Legal Analysis

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Performs a range of clerical and administrative tasks. The Webber Wentzel Experience What is The Webber Wentzel Experience? This is a five-day interactive introductory programme to give you a glimpse into the reality of one of Africa's leading law firms. It will be hosted on site at our Johannesburg and Cape Town offices from 6 – 10 July. Seats are limited. Who can apply? It is open to 2nd-year LLB, 3rd-year BCom/BA Law & BAccLLB law students who can come to our Johannesburg or Cape Town offices for these five days. The programme will enable you to: - meet the firm’s leaders and lawyers; - learn more about the work we do and what our clients expect from us; - enhance your skills, so you are better prepared to apply for our Candidate Attorney Programme. Once you complete the programme, you will be one of The Webber Wentzel Experience Alumni and will be invited to apply early for the Candidate Attorney Programme in the penultimate year of your LLB. Note: Applications open on 1 May and close on 29 May 2026 We require the following to accompany your application: - most recent academic transcript reflecting all your years of study - Matric Certificate - ID Copy - CV We look forward to welcoming you to Webber Wentzel and sharing The Webber Wentzel Experience with you! With 150 years of experience and deep industry knowledge, Webber Wentzel is the leading full-service law firm on the African continent. Our collaborative alliance with Linklaters gives us global reach and our deep relationships with outstanding law firms across Africa provides our clients with the best expertise whenever and wherever they do business. We combine the knowledge and experience of the firm to provide clients with tailored and commercially-minded business solutions within record times. We value excellence and innovation and we work with our clients to help them achieve success in whatever they do. Our passion to help our clients achieve their goals shows in the quality of the delivery of our service. We aim to add value in everything we do and provide clients with the most effective and efficient service. Given the depth of our offering and the diversity of our people, we are also able to advise our clients in any country, on any law and in any language. We believe in making a positive contribution to the communities in which we work and we are proud to call ourselves home to one of South Africa's most long-standing, dedicated Pro-Bono teams. We are committed to promoting access to justice for all South Africans, upholding the Constitution and protecting the rule of law. We are widely recognised for our exceptional service by numerous international rating agencies, including Chambers Global and Legal 500. In the most recent Chambers Global ratings we achieved more individual rankings in South Africa than any other law firm in South Africa.

Responsibilities

Participants will engage in a five-day interactive programme to gain insight into the operations of a leading law firm. The role involves performing various clerical and administrative tasks while learning about client expectations and firm leadership.