Dear Rookie Advocate
Navigating through the legal profession without an ally is a tall order for a young professional. We hope that here we can build an empathetic community of allies, fellow advocates building each other up by sharing the experiences, nuggets and wisdom that make up a successful legal professional.
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A Local Government Affair
Dear Rookie Advocate, “indulge me for a moment, I’m actually reaching out for a bit of advice. I recently joined the Local Authority as Council
A Local Government Affair
Dear Rookie Advocate, “indulge me for a moment, I’m actually reaching out for a bit of advice. I recently joined the Local Authority as Council
The Makings of a Winning Scholarship Application
Dear Rookie Advocate, It’s that wonderful time of year when the holidays approach and the Scholarship Boards begin to look mighty attractive. On the road
Advocacy: Insights from the Bench
When I was at the Bar, I enjoyed the practice and endeavoured to represent my clients to the best of my ability. Having crossed
Nuggets from Giants
Dear Rookie Advocate, In my Chambers (legal parlance for office) I have draped one of my favourite pictures of all times. It’s a picture of
A Fairfax for a Ketanji
Dear Rookie Advocate, This is my adaptation of Lisa Fairfax’s speech for a Ketanji in the making. Allow me to introduce to you a Rockstar
Overcome the Fear of Trying
Having just ended Women’s month, we decided to shine the spotlight on one of our inspirations here at Dear Rookie Advocate; Mrs. Maggie Kaunda. A true
To Advocate or to Counsel? That is the question!
Dear Rookie Advocate, Ever wondered why we are admitted to the Bar as Advocates but referred to as ‘Counsel’? What does giving people advice and
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