58 Career Paths, One Guide: Introducing Our New LLB Career Guidebook

If you've got an LLB and no idea what comes next beyond "become an attorney," you're not alone — and you're also not out of options. Most graduates only ever hear about the traditional route: articles, board exams, admission. What rarely gets talked about is everything else an LLB actually qualifies you for. That's why we've put together the Comprehensive Career Guidebook for LLB Graduates in South Africa — a practical, regularly updated guide covering 58 career paths across 16 categories, from the traditional (attorney, advocate, state prosecutor) to the specialised and the surprising (compliance, legal tech, fintech regulation, international arbitration, and more). Every entry gives you a clear roadmap — what to study, what experience to get, what registrations or certifications you'll need — plus a compliance section so you know exactly what's expected of you once you're qualified and practising. To help you actually find your way through all 58 options, the guide also includes a Career Finder (six quick questions to narrow your shortlist), an at-a-glance comparison table, a full glossary of the abbreviations you'll run into, a breakdown of what qualifying actually costs (with funding and bursary options), and a directory of every professional body and regulator you'll need to know. It's current as of September 2026, including the latest on the Attorneys' Admission Exam changes — so you're not working off outdated information. Whether you're still studying, about to graduate, or a few years in and wondering if there's a better-fit path out there, this guide is built to help you make that decision with your eyes open.