FWIL Blog
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4 Jun 2026
FWIL LEGAL CAREERS WORKSHOP đź“… 29 August 2026🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: R450 | Normal Price: R550 A law degree can take you far beyond the traditional legal paths you may have been exposed to. Join us for the 3rd annual Legal Careers Workshop as we explore the diverse career opportunities available to law graduates and […]
4 Jun 2026
Introducing the For Men in Law Mentorship Program(@formeninlaw_mentorship) At For Women in Law, our mission has always been rooted in building a more inclusive, empowered, and intentional legal community. Over the years, we’ve created spaces for women in law to grow, connect, and thrive through mentorship, dialogue, and opportunity. Today, we are proud to introduce […]
7 May 2026
Let’s start with the basics, what does it mean to be insolvent? Let us start with the basics, what does it mean to be “insolvent? Insolvency is a financial position where a person is over-indebted and therefore unable to meet their financial obligations when they become due. Thus, for a person to be considered an […]
6 May 2026
FWIL MENTORSHIP 2026Applications for Intake 3 (June – July) are still open. The FWIL Mentorship programme is exclusive to law students that are enrolled in a tertiary institution and graduates entering the profession within South Africa. The 8 week online programme includes sessions during which the mentees are exposed to traditional and non-traditional career opportunities […]
6 May 2026
A force majeure clause explains how the contract operates when unforeseen events beyond a party’s reasonable control interfere with performance. This clause regulates what happens when uncontrollable events like natural disasters, strikes, or government actions could prevent a party from fulfilling their contractual obligations. Its wording is critical, as it typically determines whether obligations are […]
2 Apr 2026
The Rise of AI In Law and How Its Changing the Way We Practice Law In recent years, many law firms have had to start using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a number of ways and for numerous reasons. AI is now being prompted by firms to perform tasks that were previously performed by large teams […]
1 Apr 2026
And that’s exactly why mentorship matters. When you’re a student, every choice, every opportunity, and every mistake feels overwhelming. A mentor helps you highlight what truly matters, guiding you on where to focus, what to prioritise, and what can wait. Instead of stressing over everything, mentorship gives clarity, direction, and confidence in your journey.
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