Membership is open to every advocate admitted or enrolled in KwaZulu-Natal and practising there as an advocate only, subject to that person satisfying the requirements of the Society. Associate membership is open to certain categories of persons reflected in the Constitution of the Society.
Continue reading →The Pretoria Society of Advocates, commonly known as the Pretoria Bar, is a voluntary association of advocates affiliated with a number of other Bars in the General Council of the Bar of South Africa (www.sabar.co.za). Such an association of practising advocates is traditionally referred to as a Bar. Apparently this tradition started in the United Kingdom when the newspapers of Fleet Street referred to barristers (the English equivalent of an advocate), then starting to appear in criminal courts in defence of an accused, as “the Gentlemen at the Bar”. This “bar” was a reference to the copper bar or railing in front of the accused in the dock, next to which his or her defender stood, and not a reference to a place serving beverages.
Continue reading →The National Bar Council of South Africa is a voluntary association and was formed to encourage healthy competition mong lawyers, advocates and attorney amongst other principles.
Continue reading →The Johannesburg Society of Advocates is a distinguished voluntary association governed by a constitution and a set of rules. Its membership is exclusive to those who are briefed by attorneys. With a legacy spanning over a century, our society boasts a membership of over a thousand individuals, the majority of whom hail from historically disadvantaged communities.
Continue reading →The society is a body of professional practicing advocates in South Africa and abroad, whose members share in knowledge, professional status and friendship.
Continue reading →Advocates are organized into societies in the major centers in South Africa, historically known as Bars. As the body representing the advocates’ profession, the purpose of the Free State Bar is to maintain professional standards and conduct among practicing advocates, and to enforce discipline amongst its members.
Continue reading →Advocates who are members of the General Council of the Bar of South Africa (the GCB) are competitive specialist advocates, who are experts in trial, motion court, appellate and opinion advocacy.
For advocacy, advice or arbitration in matters involving Southern African Law, the South African Bar is a rich source of talent, expertise and specialisation.
The Bar identifies itself fully with the ideals, aspirations and challenges presented by a new democratic South Africa. As a body of independent practitioners, the Bar is committed to providing specialised legal representation, at fair fees, to all persons who require such service.
By providing this representation, as well as facilities for the protection of human rights, access to justice for indigent persons and alternative dispute resolution, the bar serves all the people of South Africa.
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