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Eligibility Requirements
- LLB student completing the last two years of the degree
- Enrolled at one of the universities on the form
- Able to show your academic record and family financial position
- Willing to arrange other funding for any shortfall
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your ID
- Matric certificate
- Latest detailed fee statement
- LLB transcripts up to your most recent exams, plus any other undergraduate transcripts
- Proof of income for parents, guardians or a spouse
- Sworn affidavits for any unemployed parent, guardian or spouse
- Certified death or divorce certificates, where they apply
About Webber Wentzel Scholarship
The Webber Wentzel Scholarship helps law students with the cost of finishing an LLB degree. Webber Wentzel, a South African law firm with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, offers this partial award for the last two years of study.
The firm's application form makes one point clear: the law scholarship may not cover all your academic expenses. By applying, you agree to look for other funding if a shortfall remains. We found no confirmed closing date for the next intake, so check the firm's early careers page before you apply.
Funding Details
The award is a partial scholarship towards the last two years of your LLB. The form does not state a rand value. In addition, it does not describe a work-back obligation. Third-party listings say recipients may also be considered for the firm's Candidate Attorney Programme, depending on results, vacancies and recruitment performance. So treat this as a possible path to articles, not a guaranteed job.
Ask how the firm pays the award, and whether it goes directly to your university. That answer will help you to plan for any remaining costs.
Where You Can Study
The application form lists 17 South African universities: Nelson Mandela, North West, Rhodes, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Fort Hare, Johannesburg, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Pretoria, UNISA, Free State, Western Cape, Witwatersrand, Venda, Zululand and Walter Sisulu. If your university is missing, contact the firm before you spend time on the form.
The form also asks about your languages and your school background. Fill these sections in with care, since they form part of your full profile.
About Webber Wentzel
About Webber Wentzel Webber Wentzel is one of South Africa's long-established law firms. Most sources trace its history to 1868, when two attorneys joined forces. The modern firm took shape in 2008, when it merged with t…
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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
This scholarship is for LLB students who are approaching their final two years. The form asks for your LLB transcripts, along with any other undergraduate results. It also asks for detailed family income records, which shows that financial circumstances form part of the review.
An older listing says the firm weighs academic excellence, financial need, shared values and your potential as a lawyer. Another third-party site mentions a 65% average. Because neither comes from a current official notice, confirm these points with the firm.
Use your application to show why you want to practise law, and not only why you need funding. Mention any moot courts, legal clinics, volunteer work or leadership roles. These details help a reviewer to see your potential beyond your marks.
Application Procedure
Download the scholarship application form and complete every field. Mark anything that does not apply as N/A, because an incomplete form can hurt your chances. Confirm the current deadline and submission address with the firm on +27 11 530 5000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Webber Wentzel Scholarship cover all my fees?
Not necessarily. It is a partial award, and you must find other funding for any shortfall.
Which years of study does it fund?
It supports the last two years of an LLB degree.
When does it close?
We found no confirmed date for the next intake. Ask the firm before you apply.
