Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Bursary South Africa 2027

WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR BURSARY COVER?

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2027 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies towards the following Law qualifications:

  • BA Law
  • BCom Law
  • LLB

Bursaries will be awarded based on the following main factors: academic excellence, financial need, and excellence in a field outside of one’s studies.

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During the course of their studies, bursary recipients will receive financial assistance and a potential invitation to the Vacation Programme.

Successful bursary recipients will be expected to:

  • Submit their latest academic results and progress reports when requested.
  • Participate in a Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr vacation programme for law students, if selected or invited.
  • Grant Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr the first opportunity to consider them for Practical Vocational Training.

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WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE CDH BURSARY?

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident in South Africa
  • You must be studying full-time towards a Law qualification
  • LLB students: you must be studying full-time and entering your 2nd or higher year of studies
  • BA Law or BCom Law students: you must be entering your 3rd or higher year of studies
  • You must be studying at a recognised and accredited University in South Africa
  • You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%
  • You must have a strong academic record
  • You must have proven financial need
  • You must be hard working and committed

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR BURSARY?

Applications must be submitted online at: Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Bursary Application 2027

Applicants will be required to Register an account before they can Login and apply.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr bursary.

WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT FOR THE CDH BURSARY?

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document or passport (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Full University academic record/ transcript (on institutes letterhead)

WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR BURSARY?

30 September 2026.

(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER?

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr directly:
Email: gradteam@cdhlegal.com
Or use the online chat support function on the online application platform.

Please do NOT contact Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr if this scholarship has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

WHAT DOES CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR DO?

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) is a leading South African commercial law firm with a history spanning more than 170 years. Its roots can be traced back to 1853, when W E Moore & Son was established. The firm’s modern identity was formed in 2008 following the merger of Cliffe Dekker and Hofmeyr, Herbstein & Gihwala.

Today, CDH is a full-service business law firm with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town and a team of more than 350 lawyers. The firm is also a member of the international DLA Piper Group.

CDH provides legal services to businesses and organisations across a broad range of practice areas, including corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, employment law, banking and finance, real estate, tax, competition, environmental law, technology, infrastructure, and trusts and estates. The firm also provides pro bono and human rights services.

Its industry expertise covers sectors such as mining and minerals, energy and natural resources, telecommunications, financial services, hospitality and leisure, and major infrastructure and development projects.

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This bursary listing was last updated in September 2026.

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