Summer Vacation Programme | Cape Town

Summer Vacation Programme | Cape Town based in Cape Town overview

Employment type: Fixed term contract | ENS

Summer Vacation Programme | Cape Town

Would you like to get an insight into what life is like at Africa’s largest law firm? You have come to the right place.
Our Vacation Programme allows you to gain exposure at the coalface and see the types of matters we do. You’ll witness what drives us to excel and see a little bit of what we call “home”.
Our Vacation Programme isn’t just a shadowing exercise; rather, it’s fully structured to give you an introduction to the firm and the business of law. You’ll get to attend interesting talks by ENS Executives, go on court visits and work with highly experienced attorneys and there’ll also be some fun activities too.
We offer Vacation Programmes in the following offices:
• Cape Town (South Africa): June/July and November/December
• Johannesburg (South Africa): June/July and November/December
If you are studying a four year LLB or equivalent, the best time to apply is during your second year. For those pursuing a combined BA Law / BCom Law with LLB or equivalent, the earliest you can apply is the final year of your BA Law/BCom Law. If you’re completing the three year post-graduate LLB or equivalent, please apply during your first year of your post-graduate.
Key Competencies and Attributes
• Learning agility
• Performing under pressure
• Planning
• Accuracy
• Results orientated
• Analysing and forming opinion
• Time management
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Team work
• Microsoft office
Technical Competencies
• Legal analysis
• Legal drafting
• Legal opinion

Qualification & Experience Requirements:
• Grade 12/ Matric / equivalent certificate
• Currently studying towards at least one of the following:
BA Law
BAcc LLB
BCom Law
LLB
LLM
• Excellent academic record

The closing date for all applications is close of business on 15 October 2026

Ideal Qualifications & Experience:

The closing date for all applications is close of business on 15/10/2026.

ENSafrica is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Preference will therefore be given to suitably qualified and skilled EE candidates.