Change the PVT into LLB curriculum

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#401

PLT that is required for Law graduates to become Attorneys should be added at University/college of law as part of LLB module. NSFAS and other sponsors will be able to assist with paying fees, students will be ready for work place.

Elizabeth Thamane (Pretoria, 2026-03-15)

#403

Agree with the petition because I’m also one of the LLB student that will face this issues in two years to come because of my home situation. All these things make students to be discouraged

Lungile Vilakazi (Bloemfontein, 2026-03-15)

#405

I am a Law student and I think PLT should definitely be a part ot the final year curriculum of LLB.

Rosette Maluleke (Naboomspruit, 2026-03-15)

#407

I agree with the remarks made by the advocate and I believe that reform is needed in the LLB curriculum to ensure that students graduate having received as much value as possible from their degree.

Shadi Emmelda (Pretoria, 2026-03-15)

#411

I'm signing because I think it's a valid reason

Iyanda Malgas (Cape Town, 2026-03-15)

#412

I sign this petition because I'm also a law student in South Africa and I'll not be able to fund myself for PLT

Silindokuhle Madolo (Cape Town, 2026-03-15)

#419

I am a final year LLB who solely rely on Nsfas for my studies, this means that I won't be able to afford my PVT after graduating thus causing a halt in my legal journey. I am supporting the petition to make PVT part of the LLB curriculum.

Ronewa Mudzunga (Johannesburg, 2026-03-15)

#422

I'm signing this petition because i am a law student from a disadvantaged backround i am struggling to pay for my fees

Dumisani Menze (Pretoria, 2026-03-15)

#423

I believe that the extra-curricular requirements for Practical Vocational Training (PVT) create significant red tape for graduates trying to enter the legal profession. It is already extremely difficult to secure articles, even for those who have completed PVT. Graduates should not have to worry about obtaining additional qualifications simply to improve their chances of employment.

In its current form, the system does not effectively upskill graduates, rather, it creates barriers that make it harder for aspiring legal practitioners to be admitted and to contribute as ethical and professional members of the profession.

The requirement that graduates must first secure articles before admission, and before they are able to practise independently, is a major obstacle to entering the field. Reform is needed. One possible solution would be allowing graduates to practise in a limited or supervised capacity with an LLB, where practical vocational training is integrated directly into the undergraduate programme.
Furthermore, youth unemployment in South Africa remains critically high, and the shortage of available positions means that graduates are unable to generate income and therefore unable to afford the cost of practical vocational training. This burden falls disproportionately on graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds, many of whom relied on NSFAS to fund their tuition and have no financial safety net once their studies are complete.

We need a reform that genuinely supports legal graduates who intend to pursue the attorney route, one that removes financial and structural barriers, creates accessible pathways into the profession, and recognises that a lack of articles does not reflect a lack of ability, commitment, or character.

Bontle Lebelo (Rustenburg, 2026-03-15)

#424

I do not think paying 22k for practicals is fair. I am funded by Nsfas because I do not afford the fees. How am I going to get 22k to get practicals while I cannot afford the university fees? So after completing the qualification how will use it if I cannot afford 22k for practicals? I honestly think LLB students should be places for practicals like Bed students.

Tsholofelo Mokoka (Pretoria, 2026-03-15)

#429

I am signing this because I firmly believe that it’s unfair to go through the financial hardships again even after finishing your qualifications as students from poor-working class families we already struggling to pay student debt as if that’s not enough we still carry the burden of going beyond pay R22K for PVT

Inga Ketwa (Pretoria, 2026-03-15)

#432

I agree with what Thendo is saying how do they expect us to pay such a large amount just for practicals and also doing that practicals doesn’t mean you have higher chance of securing Articles this is not fair for us law students

Phemla Letsoalo (Pretoria, 2026-03-15)

#435

I am struggling to find articles law firms require pvt .

Dikgane Mamabolo (1, 2026-03-15)

#437

I'm signing because I am also affected by this current issue

Elias Moselane (Hammanskraal, 2026-03-15)

#439

I have a friend who would make an amazing lawyer but she didn't pursue law because research showed such prices and her background would not allow it.

Nondumiso Dube (Orange Farm, 2026-03-15)

#454

Im an LLB student and I fully support this petition,Some of us come from disadvantaged backgrounds and won’t be able to have such huge sums of money for practicals,they should be part of our curriculum just like B.ed has practicals

Zamisile Zondi (Richards Bay, 2026-03-15)

#455

I’m supporting the initiative that LLB graduates shouldn’t have to pay for PLT

Fomane Mankayi (Queenstown, 2026-03-15)

#456

I am a 4th year law student and next year 2027 I will be incurred with the cost of pvt/plt

Sylvia Reddy (Durban, 2026-03-15)

#466

I'm signing this petition because I totally agree Thendo that PVT should be added as part of the 4 years course curriculum... As a disadvantage youth who is in her final year of study doing LLB I am as stressed about where am going to go next after graduation because am also unemployed and cannot afford to pay for the PVT course myself.

Boitumelo Masilo (Johannesburg, 2026-03-15)

#467

I am a final year LLB student who doesn’t have funds to go to law school.

Lindiwe Majaja (Pretoria, 2026-03-15)

#469

I’m signing this petition because I also want PTV to be included into LLB curriculum

Sino Mpelane (Mthatha, 2026-03-15)

#470

I am a law student!

Zanele Mogatle (Bloemfontein, 2026-03-15)

#472

I'm signing this petition because I'm supporting the idea of changing and integrating the 6 months PVT course into LLB cariculum.

Thanduxolo Mawana (Bloemfontein, 2026-03-15)

#473

I'm signing because the cost really put us people from a poor backgrounds into a disadvantage which can lead us to carry a degree by name without working

Zanele Zwane (Mpangeni, 2026-03-15)

#474

I want change because I'm also one of those struggling to secure articles.

Elizabeth Langa (Mokopane, 2026-03-15)

#477

I'm signing this petition as a final year LLB student from a disadvantaged background. I agree with this petition within the above mentioned statement.

Ndifelani Magnus Sieda (Ekurhuleni, 2026-03-15)

#478

I am signing because IAM agreeing with the petition of scratching out the PVT it should be included in the LLB curriculum

Karabo Lekgetha (Rusteburg, 2026-03-15)

#481

i am signing because i ma LLB student at unisa i therefore i support this initiative to intergrate practical training into the LLB carriculum

Frans Khoza (Boksburg, Gauteng, 2026-03-15)

#486

I was a second year LLB students, whom could not proceed with my studies due to financial difficulties. I believe basic education does not have to end at secondary and primary schools. Imagine being unable to study and pursue your dreams career because your parents cannot afford it.

Juicy kgatuke (polokwane, 2026-03-15)

#489

I'm signing because this makes a lot of sense, most LLB graduates do not have that kind of money to pay for law school,most of us come from disadvantaged backgrounds and really this practicals will benefit us a lot.

Motsatsi Greda Mahasha (Pretoria, 2026-03-15)

#491

Why You Should Sign
1. Equity and Access: No graduate should be denied a legal career because they cannot afford an "entry fee" after already completing a four-year degree.
2. Economic Justice: Charging R22,000 to unemployed youth is unsustainable and contributes to the high rate of youth unemployment in South Africa.
3. Efficiency: Integrating training into the 4th year ensures that graduates are "practice-ready" the moment they cross the graduation stage.
4. Strengthening the Justice System: A more diverse and accessible legal profession reflects the demographics of our country and ensures a fairer justice system for all.

Closing Statement
The current system is "killing" the dreams of talented South African youths. We are not asking for lower standards; we are asking for a fairer route to meeting those standards. Let’s modernize our legal education to be inclusive, practical, and affordable.

Shaun Sishuba (Cape Town, 2026-03-15)

#497

I'm studying LLB and I won't have money to register at law school after my degree

Neo Nengovhela (Giyani, 2026-03-15)

#498

I want LLB to change things we cannot afford law school some of us come from disadvantaged backgrounds

Khanyisa QwaQwa (Southernwood, East London, 2026-03-15)

#501

I am a self funded 3rd year law student who has a great academic record but despite that everyday i stress about PVT and finances for when the time comes. I haven't seen bursaries that fund PVT courses and even if they were I'd be too well off to qualify e.g NSFAS

Sibongakonke Mkhize (Bluff, 2026-03-15)

#503

I’m signing because it is unfair on LLB students who are from very disadvantaged backgrounds to pay for PLT. We cannot afford it

Nomkhosi Maphosa (Nelspruit, 2026-03-15)

#505

Agree please

Nkosinathi Ntuli (Mpumalanga, 2026-03-15)

#506

PLT must be included in the 4th year of LLB curriculum we do not have R20250 to pay for the PLT as we are coming from disadvantaged families

Likhona Lamani (Cape Town, 2026-03-15)

#513

I want PVT to be the part of the LLB programme. Money to be paid separately for PVT is unmanageable for law student who just graduated without stream of income, who was even funded by NSFAS because he doesn't afford. So how he can afford 22k?

Wandile Mbuso Mthembu (Ndwedwe, 2026-03-15)

#515

I support the petition, PVT courses to be part of the curriculum.

Yolisa Jonas (Mdantsane, 2026-03-15)

#516

I full agree with the article. Why should we be at a disadvantage when the rest of the careers include practicals into their syllabus ? it’s expensive & unfair.

Aaisha Abrahams (Port Elizabeth, 2026-03-15)

#519

I am a Law student myself and such a change would help me and tons of students reach our goals quicker.

Nthabeleng Masilo (East London, 2026-03-15)

#521

I agree with the above statement

Vivian Ramaesela (Polokwane, 2026-03-15)

#524

I am a law student coming from a disadvantaged family. It is unfortunate for those who are poor to afford to pay more than R22 000 to go to law school. This infringe on the right to equality of those from poor backgrounds

Lerato Mothibi (Polokwane, 2026-03-15)

#525

For those who complete their law school to write board exams this year

Ricardo Tshishonga (Pretoria, 2026-03-15)

#526

I’m also an LLB student who might not be able to pay that 22k

Clarity Maluleke (Thohoyandou, 2026-03-15)

#527

I want the PVT to be part of the LLB curriculum.

Tshegofatso Ramokhothoane (Johannesburg, 2026-03-15)

#528

I am LLB student it will also disadvantage me in the future

Prudance Maemu (Makhado, 2026-03-15)

#530

I am signing this because I am doing the LLB course myself at the University of Venda and I would very much like to see changes.

Rolivhuwa Dzivhani (Thohoyandou, 2026-03-15)

#531

I’m signing this because I had to go through the process. I did my LLB degree with unisa and thereafter had to enrol with LEAD for my PVT and had to pay R18 500 for fees

Felicia Mokoena (Centurion, 2026-03-15)

#534

I am a law student.

Ferlin Marthinus (Darling, 2026-03-15)

#535

I cannot afford the fees needed for Law school, they are ridiculously high considering we’re unemployed fresh out of varsity

Seeking Articles (Cape Town, 2026-03-15)

#536

I am a second year LLB student at the University of Venda

Ntiana Malapane (Thohoyandou, 2026-03-15)

#538

I'm signing because it is ridiculous for LLB graduates to pay R22k for the PVT.....it must be free or it must be changed to LLB curriculum

Natasha Mabuza (Thohoyandou, 2026-03-15)

#539

It is utterly unfair for LLB student to go through such difficult measures in reaching the career they work hard for ,having faced financial problems throughout their academic years and afterwards also.

Senzekile Xaba (Johannesburg, 2026-03-15)

#546

I'am an LLB 3rd year student who doesn't the use of pursuing the PLT course after the university studies, we do not root from the same standard of living, therefore not all of us will afford the PLT fees.

Bulela Sauli (Qonce, 2026-03-15)

#552

I'm signing this because I'm a second year LLB student who understand that later this might impact me since I come from a previously disadvantaged family.

Kealeboga Hermans (Rustenburg, 2026-03-15)

#553

I'm signing because it is really unfair on us students who were funded by NSFAS and when we have to go to law school we can not afford have R20 000 going up because we do not have money. It should be added on our school curriculum throughout the LLB studies it is really unfair to most students not everyone can afford that money

Apile Rosie (East London, 2026-03-15)

#554

I'm signing this petition reason being that I'm also part of these unemployed students that faced struggle with paying up fees after obtaining LLB degree for practical training program. UNISA STUDENT 🫡.

Hapiness Mahlangu (City of Tshwane, 2026-03-15)

#555

The system should be fair for both advantage and disadvantaged graduates

Atshilaho Nemasisi (Polokwane, 2026-03-15)

#556

I am signing this petition because l strongly agree with the poits in make.law school is expensive and some of us come from disadvantaged families and can't afford to pay 20+Thousands to study six months.The money we get from nsfas we cant save because we also need to give something to our parents so they don't go hungry. Its really sad and causing us depression.

Olebogeng Motswakae (Wolmaransstad, 2026-03-15)

#559

I'm signing this petition because I am one of the disadvantaged LLB graduates who cannot proceed with my law career because I cannot afford PVT.

Londiwe Manqane (Durban, 2026-03-15)

#561

Not everyone can afford alternative intervention after LLB degree

Gino De Peers (Johannesburg, 2026-03-15)

#564

Change is needed - practical training must be part of the LLB studies.

Caulfield Joel (Cape Town, 2026-03-15)

#566

I am a LLb graduate and I cannot afford law school

Molemo Mabunda (Pretoria, 2026-03-15)

#567

People I know are directly affected by this circumstance mentioned.

Bryce Blomquist (Potchefstroom, 2026-03-15)

#571

I am also an LLB graduate who can't afford PVT

Nkhensani Timmy Ngobeni (Benoni, 2026-03-15)

#574

It makes logical sense.

Cobus Van Der Merwe (Potchefstroom, 2026-03-15)

#576

I'm a Law student from disadvantaged backgrounds I'm speaking for myself other students from same background who wouldn't be able to pay for board exams

Nomzamo Gqumayo (Johannesburg, 2026-03-15)

#582

I am a law student and this might affect me in the future

Bontle Ngubeni (Vanderbijlpark, 2026-03-15)

#584

LPC and LEAD to change and integrate the 6 months PVT course into the LLB curriculum.

Tsholofelo Sehlapelo (Polokwane, 2026-03-15)

#585

In support for PVT to be part of LLB curriculum

Ndumiso Gratitude Sithole (Durban, 2026-03-15)

#588

I'm supporting my friend

Asanda Ntakana (Mthatha, 2026-03-15)

#590

Im an LLB student 👩‍🎓 from a disadvantaged background

MUHALI Gift (Elim, 2026-03-15)

#592

I am an LLB student and this course has a direct impact on my career and future.

Mantshabele Ntshabele (Pretoria, 2026-03-15)

#594

I'm doing my second year of LLB and I strongly agree that PVT/PLT should be part of the curriculum because we pay fees at Universities and they should teach us skills to navigate through the legal field we cannot pay huge amount of fees only for the qualifications without skills and go and pay again for skills after university

Omphile Kader (Johannesburg, 2026-03-15)

#598

I'm a law student and I'm from a disadvantage home

Yamnkela Joja (East london, 2026-03-15)



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