A typical trainee or candidate attorney at Dentons doesn’t exist. We don’t want it to. Our application process allows you to show us who you really are, beyond grades, qualifications, and experience.

We’ll be looking for global outlook, commercial awareness, enthusiasm, collaboration, drive, innovation, and problem solving throughout the process.

Applications are open to all second, third and final year LLB students. Closing date is 31 July 2025 - 5 pm (SA time).

If you have any questions or would like to apply for next year, please get in touch with our team.

When submitting your application please include all the following:

• A cover letter
• Your Curriculum Vitae
• Your LLB Academic Transcript (s)
• Your matric certificate
• Certified copy of your ID

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply, please use the following as your subject line:

• “Candidate Attorney Programme 2026” or
• “Candidate Attorney Programme 2027”

Applications which fail to include the above listed documents will not be eligible for consideration.