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Advocate

Specialist courtroom practitioner focusing on litigation, opinions, and advocacy.

payments Avg: R110,000

description Overview

Advocates are typically briefed by attorneys to argue cases in court, draft legal opinions, and support complex litigation.

**A Day in the Life:**
Case preparation, drafting heads of argument, and court appearances.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Review briefs and case strategy

10:00

Draft heads of argument and opinions

13:00

Court appearance / consultations

16:00

Debrief, research, and next-day prep

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Pupil Advocate

0-1

Step 2

Junior Advocate

1-5

Step 3

Senior Advocate

5-12

Step 4

Senior Counsel (SC)

12+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 45,000 - R 220,000

Soft Skills

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