Society Members

Members of the Free State Society of Advocates   The Members of the Free State Bar are presented in the following categories: Seniority list Junior Advocates Senior Advocates In Memoriam  

Newsflash 10

The Free State Bar is committed to changing the composition of the Bar's membership so as to be representative of South African society, and to that end, accommodates a fair selection of pupil advocates representative of the race and gender composition of South...

Newsflash 9

The Free State Bar is dedicated to promoting access to justice for all. The advocate's duty is to use his expertise to protect every citizen, rich or poor, weak or powerful from incorrect prosecution or unjust treatment; to ensure that people's freedom is in...

Newsflash 8

An important tradition which exists at the Bar is the obligation on advocates to take all work offered to them, provided that they are available to do it and that the work falls within their area of expertise. In this way, everyone has access to the best available...

Newsflash 7

Judges of the High Court are often appointed from the ranks of senior counsel (SC), namely advocates who have reached a particular level of experience in practice. One of the most important functions of the Bar is, therefore, to serve as a training ground for a career...