Newsflash 9

The Free State Bar is dedicated to promoting access to justice for all. The advocate's duty is to use his expertise to protect every citizen, rich or poor, weak or powerful from incorrect prosecution or unjust treatment; to ensure that people's freedom is in...

Newsflash 8

An important tradition which exists at the Bar is the obligation on advocates to take all work offered to them, provided that they are available to do it and that the work falls within their area of expertise. In this way, everyone has access to the best available...

Newsflash 7

Judges of the High Court are often appointed from the ranks of senior counsel (SC), namely advocates who have reached a particular level of experience in practice. One of the most important functions of the Bar is, therefore, to serve as a training ground for a career...

Newsflash 6

When advocates have reached a particular level of experience in practice, they are entitled to apply to the State President for appointment as "senior counsel" (SC) usually referred to as "silks" due to the different type of court gown that they...

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Hi stephen, You can bury your head in the sand. You can continue ignoring the warnings and pretend that nothing will happen on December 21, 2012. You’ll still be stuck in the same rut, losing out on incredible peace of mind and freedom from worries. Or, you can...

Newsflash 5

An advocate must conscientiously prepare every case, by reading, consulting with witnesses, researching case law and clearly defining the issues which need decision. To obtain the services of an advocate, the client approaches an attorney who then engages the advocate...