vlog 12. COME TO COURT WITH ME! | A Day in My Life as an Advocate | Loyiso Makapela
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ม.ค. 2022
- When I started working, I realised that but for the in court experience that I was afforded through taking part in various moot courts, I would have never known what it entails to "go to Court" as a lawyer/Advocate. Strange if you consider the fact that I was studying to become just that. That's like a med student starting their first day at the Hospital having never set foot in there.
And yet this is the reality for most law students and young legal professionals, particularly in South Africa (where I am based). I wonder why that is.
In this vlog, I share what a typical day getting ready for Court and being in Court is like for me. Although I have previously mentioned that no two days are the same for an Advocate, when it comes to Court, I absolutely love my routine, the predictability (due to the legal profession being an age old profession with very many rules in place) and excitement (on my part) that comes with every trip.
I hope to show that while you cannot control all the many variables involved, it helps to make sure you're on top of every single thing that within your control. Even on days where I have the absolute hardest day in court (tough case, tough Judge, tough opponent, bad traffic, zero parking).
Basically, life: it is all bound to happen. The worst is when it all happens more or less on the same day.
Fortunately that was not the case on this day.I had the most wonderfully productive day, and as I have a comfortable and longstanding working relationship with the attorneys on brief and had acted for the Client previously, everything went by smoothly. #DayInMyLife #Lawyer #StudyTube #Advocate
REFERENCES & LINKS IN THIS VIDEO:
-Work Bag: Country Road
-Court Bag: Cellini
-Chiffon blouse: Asos
-Black pants: Banana Republic (purchased a few years ago in the US)
-Black slingback block heels: Asos
-Glasses: Tom Ford
-Bedside Alarm clock: Typo
-Side Tables: custom Just Pieces (find her on Instagram, let her know you saw this video)
-Bedside lamps: Mr. Price shades on Superbalist rose gold bases
-Cream white headboard: I designed the headboard myself and had it made
-Large cushions: Mr. Price Home
-Wallpaper: Leroy Merlin (used 1.5 rolls on one wall)
-Gratitude journal: Typo
-Cream knit jersey: Asos
-Cream dining plate (breaksfast): H&M Home
-Cream plate (dinner): H&M Home
-Cream Vase: @home
-Wooden fruit bowls: Large one from a Market 5 years ago, smaller one from Mr. Price
-Cream/pink mug: Poetry
-Coffee glass: Humble & Mash
-Wooden chopping block: Yuppie Chef
-Leaning desk in Chambers: Coricraft
-Cream chair: Cielo
-Lamp: Studio W at Woolworths
Finally an advocate on TH-cam 🎉🙌🏽. I'm the happiest girl right now. I'm a final year LLB student and aspiring Advocate. Thank you ❤️
Indeed! All the best!
I Know right.. Finally..
Third year LLB student here. You've won my heart and I'm definitely subscribing.
Thank you for the content. There's too many Attorney videos on the net, we appreciate having sight of the day to day of the other side of the profession. Thanks again & God bless.
Welcome aboard! and THANK YOU!!
I'm a Lawyer, doing my Advocate's programme and I love it here already.
enjoyed this... my thirst to be an advocate is so deep, i'll leave it all in Gods hands I guess.
woow, this is my first time here and i must say this is so amasing and inspiring for an upcoming advocate like me
This is very motivating, thanks for sharing.
I am a first year LLB student. You inspire me a lot and I'm looking forward to a successful law journey.
Thanks Itumeleng! I hope you have the most successful law journey
I’m so inspired 🥺. I feel you I need you to be my mentor when I do my pupillage.
Loved this video ❤❤❤❤. Thank you so much for an Advocate video I'm doing BCom Law and will do a LLB afterwards to hopefully be an Advocate someday .
I honestly love how well-balanced you are. I actually just recently completed my pupillage with PABASA and I'm on my way towards becoming an Advocate myself. You actually lectured us on Customary Law.
Thanks Siviwe! Congrats on completing pupillage (and being in my class, ahaha!)
I am a postgrad LLB penultimate student, and I just got teary eyes from watching this because I am struggling I am losing and trying to pick up at the same. Thanks for the content
Sending you all of my love, it is not the easiest career path to choose and it indeed is a struggle at times. You got this, I wish you all the best
I definitely feel your struggle.
I’m an attorney from Cape Town. In your last vlog, you mentioned the importance of rest and it stuck with me. Thank you for that. I immediately subscribed ❤️ I look forward to your content.
Love this!!!! I certainly could use some rest right now tbh. Thanks Shay, and welcome!
THANK YOU FOR THIS VLOG !!!!! SUCH AN INSIRATION
You are so welcome, I am glad you enjoyed it!
Love Love love ❤
I so I'm gonna be an Advocate soon 😊
All the best Mpho!!
LOVING YOUR PICTURE QUALITY AND AESTHICS WITH THE CONTENT SISI, KEEP UPLOADING WE ENJOY IT BIG TIME♥
thank you so much Elihle!!!
Thoroughly enjoyed this video 🤌🏾🔥.
So glad, thank you!
Hello, lawyer/Advocate Loyiso Makapela. Thank you for sharing, "A Day in My Life as an Advocate." I throughly appreciate your mental and spiritual preparation from meditation to your final review of your case and arguments. I look forward to following you on your forthcoming vlog(s). I have thus subscribed and liked your vlog. Stay healthy. Respectfully yours,
Thank you so much!🙏🏾
all smiles... came across your channel. so inspired. new subbie. much love
Welcome Dave!! and thank you!
Sorry I’m late, kodwa I’m glad to be here. Onwards & Upwards✨
You're right on time, thank you!! and welcome!
I enjoyed watching this😊
I'm so glad Ole!!
Its so nice to find someone doing something that I want to do. I am doing the LLB
Im so happy to see this, Im glad youre seeing yourself in my content somehow. Im wishing you all the best with the LLB!
I’m a law student and I am loving each and every one of your Vlogs
Yay! Welcome!
I am currently doing Matric and Im so obsessed with law and prosecution 😭❤
Its a very interesting field indeed Letlotlo, all the best with Matric!
Me too❤️
You were the first person that inspired me when I moved to Akasia😀. I am in my penultimate year of study for LLB based in Johannesburg.
Oh Awesome!!!! All the best with the studies!
hi sisi Loyiso i am Aneh, a final year law student. thank you for this video you just boosted my confidence to apply for pupilage as in soonest as it opens. you have also gained a follower in me . thank you.....
much love
all the best to you Aneh!!
The content I signed up for! I am a Candidate Attorney making my first rotation in the corporate litigation department.
All the best with it! Any particular field?
New sub💃❤️ I'm a final year LLB student. I already love it here 😊
Yay! Welcome Bandile!! thank you
I am working in the advisory section of a retirement fund and studying my honors in Financial Planning. Lol I know I’m not studying law but I just love your content ❤️
Thank you lady! good luck with the Honours!
I am not anyway near your profession😜but I really love your content, it helps me a lot in my profession of Science.. I love your vlogs which shows your well balanced life as a young professional woman.. I am learning a lot.. Keept it up gal❤️
Welcome scientist Siviwe! I'm so glad my content helps!
I am currently studying governance and political transformation and I would love to study law cause I have also wanted to be an advocate ❤️I enjoy you vlogs so much
I studied Public Management and Governance and did some law modules as well. Graduated with my Honours in 2014 in Management AND Governance . Now undergoing LLB
I love this! All the best to you both
Lovely video, thanks for sharing. I'm a medical scientist and studying PhD in bioethics and health law.
Thank you! woah thats a truly unique study combination!!
Hi Loyiso, I'm not sure if this has been asked. I noticed you change shirts in the video. Do the bibs serve a different purpose and meaning? Great video once again 🧡
Hi Plum, the bibs form part of the court attire we’re required to wear: the bib, white shirt, black staff jacket and the court robes. We cannot appear without any of these before the Court. The chiffon shirt I wore is just my “civilian clothes” I dont like to walk around in my court attire (personal preference). Thank you for your comment!🌸
I didn't think twice when it comes to subscribing due to the content. Anyway It's my third year studying LLB.
Yay! Thanks for subscribing!
Great video, really inspired 🔥💯👌. How many exams do advocates write, and did you find them hard or easy?
Hi Sharon, I think they now write , I wrote a different set of exams
You're stunning❤, new sub💘
TYSM!
Do you by chance work at ensafrica?
I just completed my pupillage with the JSA,I have taken chambers at the Island Group,I would love to drink coffee with you.
Wonderful! Congrats!!!
I wish to meet up with you, spend a day. And understand a few things, I'm going into my second year, +I'm working in another field now, not law. I just need to meet and sit With an Attorney or Advocate. It. Is my wish
I am currently unemployed and busy applying to go to university next year to study llb
All the very best Siyabulela, and good luck with your LLB once you’re accepted!
Hi i m fari advocate from pakistan i have 8 years experience i wana work South Africa as lawyer…. I neend your help… plz reply me
Crisp camera quality
Thanks Hunadi
How long have you been in practice?
since Dec 2018
I'm currently applying for casual interpreter and observing in court but the attorney career gets me. Do you think it's worth studying later on ?
No idea hey, I was never an candidate attorney for longer than a few months
@@loyisomakapela with that said, please Llow me to ask. What's the fastest way to becoming an Attorney post LLb degree.
The reason why I'm saying this is because I feel like I took too long to enroll for LLB, now that I've enrolled, I'm counting years , time ND me growing and growing. Okay, now I sound crazy 🙈🙈... I want to practice ASAP, the hunger is like that of a Lion seeing an Impala.
I heard there's a possibility of 1 year articles, then doing practical legal training. How wise is that?
You've stated that you weren't a candidate Attorney for too long, what did you do? How were you admitted etc
I am a lawyer...l liked your video
Thank you!
New Subbie here!
I am in my final semester studying Marketing Management and I am thinking of pursuing LLB next year, Can I find my way to LLB?
Good luck Clive, hopefully you find your way
Why are woman not so successful in this particular field of law(advocating)?.
I don't agree that women are "not so successful" in this particular field, so I can't answer your question.