E2: Surviving Your First Court Appearance: Essential Tips for South African Law Graduates
🎙️ First court appearance? Deep breaths. You’ve got this.In this episode of The Learned Colleagues Club, your hosts Roxanne and Mónica spill the (legal) tea on their very first days in court - the wins, the whoopsies, and the lessons they wish someone had told them before stepping into the courtroom.👩⚖️ From courtroom etiquette 101 to the rookie mistakes that scream “newbie,” we cover it all, obviously with a healthy dose of humour (because sometimes you have to laugh so you don’t cry).Here’s what’s on the roll:The rookie slip-ups we’ve seen (and made!) so you don’t have to.Costs de bonis propriis moments that deserve their own comedy special (foam sandals, anyone?).Candidate attorney survival tips — because rights of appearance and respect for the court go hand-in-hand.Case law confidence and why preparation is your new best friend.Costs de bonis propriis moments that deserve their own comedy special (foam sandals, anyone?).Whether you’re a law student, candidate attorney, or just here for the courtroom drama, this episode will have you nodding, laughing, and walking into court like you mean business.🎧 Hit play, learn from our mistakes, and maybe avoid a costs de bonis propriis order on your first day.If you have any stories that you think deserve a costs de bonis propriis order and mention on our costs de bonis propriis roast corner, send us a DM on instagram @edulawsa. Otherwise, hit subscribe and follow us on:📲 Instagram: @edulawsa📱WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FtIb0FclxufGqeUiQVV2LK🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edulawsouthafrica/📩 Newsletter: https://edulaw.kit.com/
--------
55:48
--------
55:48
E1: 10 (okay maybe 12) things we wish we knew before we started our articles from South African attorneys
In this kickoff episode, our hosts, Roxanne and Mónica get real about the messy, unpredictable world of being a legal professional in South Africa. From missing court files to disappearing toilet seats (yes, really), they share the hard truths, practical tips, and survival hacks they wish someone had told them before starting their legal careers.What you’ll learn:Why recording your principal’s instructions is a game-changer;The importance of polite courtroom manners (especially with security!);The myth of standardised court procedures;Stationery hoarding: not optional;Safety tips for court visits;Setting boundaries + prioritising your sanity;Why legal WhatsApp groups are your secret weapon.Our tools and resources:Join the EduLaw WhatsApp community for more support and resources.Follow us on instagramFollow @theroaminglawyer on instagramSign up to our newsletter#LegalInsights #AttorneyLife #SouthAfricaLaw
Welcome to the Learned Colleagues Club Podcast — hosted by Roxanne Shear and Mónica de Oliveira, admitted attorneys and your brutally honest legal besties. We do what your textbooks won’t: teach you the real stuff. Expect sharp solo episodes and chats with SA’s top legal minds. From bite-sized updates to tough truths, we help you survive (and maybe even) love legal practice.
📬 Newsletter: https://edulaw.kit.com/
📱 IG: @edulawsa & @theroaminglawyer
WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FtIb0FclxufGqeUiQVV2LK
Listen to The Learned Colleagues' Club by Edulaw, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app
South Africa