ABOUT THE CAPE BAR
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Admissions
Applications for admission as an advocate in terms of section 115 of the LPA must be considered by the Cape Bar Council.
Section 115 of the LPA applies to persons who are entitled to be admitted as advocates prior to 1 November 2018.
PUPILLAGE
Pupillage applications for 2026 are now open.
Applications will close at 12pm on Thursday, 31 July 2025. No late or incomplete applications will be considered.
Please visit the pupillage page for further information.
The Cape Bar is dedicated to promoting the rule of law, independence of the judiciary and of the legal profession and access to justice for all.