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The Learned Colleagues' Club by EdulawE8: Why You Feel Stuck (Even When You’re Winning): Goal Setting for Legal ProfessionalsLegal practice is pressure heavy by nature but that doesn’t mean burnout and mental overload should be the price of entry. In this episode, Roxanne and Monica sit down with Sonja Cilliers (advocate) and Maryke Swarts (neuro + mindset coach), the duo behind the Performance Mind Resilience Institute (PMRI), to unpack why traditional legal training leaves out the most important tool lawyers have: the brain. The guests break down what goal setting actually needs to look like for lawyers — including why values-based goals stick, why unrealistic goals trigger resistance, and why tiny habits beat big motiv...
2026-02-1637 minThe Learned Colleagues' Club by EdulawE7: PVT Registration 101: What Every Candidate Attorney Needs to Know (Before It’s Too Late)In this episode of The Learned Colleagues Club, Monica and Roxanne tackle one of the most stressful and least explained admin hurdles for candidate attorneys: PVT (Practical Vocational Training) registration.If you’re fresh out of varsity, newly employed, or already drowning in work as a CA, this episode is your calm, practical walkthrough of everything the LPC expects from you — and what can go very wrong if you delay or miss a step.We cover what PVT actually is (and why no one tells you about it at univ...
2026-02-0323 minThe Learned Colleagues' Club by EdulawE6: The LPC Hunger Games: Surviving Your Attorney's Admission ApplicationIn this episode, Roxanne Shear and Monica De Oliveira pull back the curtain on one of the most stressful (and strangely under-explained) moments in a young lawyer’s life: the admission application.Between side-eyeing the LPC’s admin failures and sharing hard-won war stories from their own journeys, they break down what really goes into getting admitted — from documents and deadlines to police clearances and pecuniary interests. This isn’t a dry checklist episode. It’s a practical, honest conversation about how the system actually works, why it often doesn’t, a...
2026-01-1455 minThe Learned Colleagues' Club by EdulawE5: So you've got an LLB... Now what? LLB Graduates: What's Next?In this episode of the Learned Colleagues Club podcast, Roxanne Shear and Mónica De Oliveira pull back the curtain on life after law school — the good, the messy, and the “why did nobody warn us about this?” moments.They get real about the post-LLB job hunt, the pressure to “make it,” the hunt for decent mentorship (spoiler: it’s harder than it should be), and how to build a legal career that doesn’t drain your soul by 30. The conversation also dives into unconventional career paths for law grads who are quietly wondering if traditional...
2025-12-1055 minThe Learned Colleagues' Club by EdulawE4: Evictions: The Law, the People, and the PainSummary:If you have ever wondered how evictions work in practice, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Learned Colleagues' Club podcast, Advocate Joshua Barlow joins hosts Roxanne Shear and Monica de Oliveira to discuss the intricacies of residential evictions. They explore the legal framework, including the PIE Act, and share practical insights on managing the eviction process, client expectations, and the human side of eviction law.Takeaways:Understand the PIE Act's role in evictions.Evictions require careful legal procedures.Client management is crucial in eviction cases.Evictions...
2025-11-031h 17The Learned Colleagues' Club by EdulawE3: Navigating Litigation. Action Proceedings Versus Application Proceedings in LitigationKeywordslitigation, action proceedings, application proceedings, legal drafting, disputes of fact, timeframes, legal documents, attorney practice, court procedures, legal advice, South African Law, South AfricaSummaryThis conversation delves into the critical distinctions between action and application proceedings in litigation, exploring the implications of each choice for attorneys. The discussion covers the procedural differences, timeframes, types of applications, and the importance of understanding disputes of fact versus law. Additionally, the speakers emphasise the significance of proper legal drafting and the common pitfalls that can arise, providing insights and anecdotes from...
2025-10-2039 minThe Learned Colleagues' Club by EdulawE2: Surviving Your First Court Appearance: Essential Tips for South African Law Graduates🎙️ First court appearance? Deep breaths. You’ve got this.In this episode of The Learned Colleagues Club, your hosts Roxanne and Mónica spill the (legal) tea on their very first days in court - the wins, the whoopsies, and the lessons they wish someone had told them before stepping into the courtroom.👩⚖️ From courtroom etiquette 101 to the rookie mistakes that scream “newbie,” we cover it all, obviously with a healthy dose of humour (because sometimes you have to laugh so you don’t cry).Here’s what’s on the roll:Th...
2025-09-0255 minThe Learned Colleagues' Club by EdulawE1: 10 (okay maybe 12) things we wish we knew before we started our articles from South African attorneysIn this kickoff episode, our hosts, Roxanne and Mónica get real about the messy, unpredictable world of being a legal professional in South Africa. From missing court files to disappearing toilet seats (yes, really), they share the hard truths, practical tips, and survival hacks they wish someone had told them before starting their legal careers.What you’ll learn:Why recording your principal’s instructions is a game-changer;The importance of polite courtroom manners (especially with security!);The myth of standardised court procedures;Stationery hoarding: not optional;Safety tips for court visits;Setti...
2025-07-2326 min
Aboga&Cia - Tertulia Jurídica - Podcast de Derecho198. Café con Andrés Edulaw especializado en Derecho educativoPuedes escucharlo aquí:
https://tertuliajuridica.com/capitulo-198
✅ Podcast de Derecho. ✅ Podcast de abogados para abogados, hablamos de temas de interés para el sector legal.
2021-05-1239 min