NBCSA - Pupillage Application 2026

I will accept notices of any proceedings emanating from the National Bar Council of South Africa (NBCSA) at the email address given above.

I will keep the NBCSA informed of changes to my details.

I confirm that the contents of this application form are accurate and complete.

I confirm that on being admitted as a pupil I will adhere to the rules and ethics of the NBCSA.

I confirm that I will partake in the prescribed ongoing education program in the province selected above.

I will personally lodge the required documents with the Provincial office of the Legal Practice Council (LPC).

I will pay the prescribed fee for pupillage, which is R12,000.00 (twelve thousand rand) inclusive of lecturing fees but excluding travelling and other expenses.

I will update myself as to the requirements of the Provincial LPC and will submit copies of all required documents to the NBCSA before applying to the Provincial LPC.

Important Notes:

The NBCSA will only provide a training supervisor once you have provided copies of all documents required by the Provincial LPC and paid the pupillage fee.
A pupil shall not have any pecuniary interest in any legal practice without prior written consent of the Council.
If employed during pupillage, the training period is 18 months.
All rules regarding practical vocational training contracts apply as per the Legal Practice Council regulations.

National Bar Council of South Africa

APPLICATION FOR NBCSA PUPILLAGE 2026

PART A: APPLICANT DETAILS

PART B: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENT

PART C: PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

PART D: FULL DISCLOSURE

DOCUMENT UPLOADS

PUPILLAGE DETAILS

DECLARATIONS AND AGREEMENTS

Important Notes: