The Reality for Trainee Lawyers New

Rob Green, CEO of The GRM Group, shares a candid update for aspiring legal professionals and law students navigating the complex South African legal market. Drawing from the latest recruitment trends, retention data, and direct experience hosting the Leaders in Law event in Casablanca, Green explores the tough reality for recent graduates: too many students, too few candidate attorney positions, and the compounding threat of AI automation.

This essential briefing includes:

- Real statistics on the shortage of articles and CA positions

- Insights on retention rates from top law firms like Webber Wentzel

- The impact of AI on junior legal roles and future opportunities

- Advice for law students on career resilience, broadening opportunities, and thinking beyond traditional legal practice

- An announcement about the upcoming South African Legal Remuneration Report, the country’s largest salary survey for law professionals

If you’re a law student, trainee, or legal recruiter, this video will equip you with actionable insights and realistic perspectives to help you plan your next move in a rapidly changing industry.

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