Tshepang Baloyi

I am an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of South Africa with an entry-level experience in providing legal solutions to individuals and organisations. I possess strong competencies in investigation, civil law, drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, legal compliance, legal writing, and dispute resolution. During my two years volunteering at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court, I developed a solid understanding of court procedures, case administration, and the complex protocols involved in managing court matters.

I further strengthened my practical legal skills at Legal Aid South Africa, where I handled a significant workload of files, conducted client consultations, drafted court documents and pleadings, managed case preparation under supervision and appeared in court for matters for which I was responsible, gaining hands-on litigation experience and exposure to both civil and criminal matters. In addition to litigation and casework, I actively participated in community outreach programs, engaging with vulnerable and underserved communities to raise awareness about their legal rights and available remedies, contributing to access to justice and public legal education. I also hold a Certificate in Compliance Management from University of Johannesburg, where I studied corporate governance, enterprise-wide risk management (ERM), regulatory frameworks, compliance risk management processes (including policy, charter, and compliance programs), internal audit, and integrated reporting and disclosure under the scope of the King IV Code on corporate governance.

This additional qualification equipped me with the ability to design, implement and monitor compliance functions, assess and manage regulatory and compliance risk, ensure adherence to laws, codes and standards, and promote ethical governance and organisational accountability. Combined, these experiences and qualifications give me a strong foundation in both legal practice and compliance-oriented governance, enabling me to serve clients and organisations with diligence, ethical responsibility, and a commitment to justice and regulatory integrity.

Candidate Attorney - Legal Aid South Africa

(2024-03)

• Legal Research & Drafting: I developed strong proficiency in conducting comprehensive legal research and drafting pleadings, affidavits, legal opinions, and various court documents.
• Courtroom Exposure: I gained practical experience in both civil and criminal procedure, including preparing trial bundles, drafting applications, and appearing in court under supervision.
• Client Consultation: I conducted client interviews, gathered essential facts, explained legal rights and processes in clear terms, and managed sensitive information with professionalism and empathy.
• Case Management: I strengthened my organisational abilities by managing high caseloads, meeting strict deadlines, maintaining accurate case files, and working effectively within Legal Aid's administrative systems.
• Advocacy & Communication: I engaged confidently with clients, legal practitioners, magistrates, prosecutors, and other stakeholders through clear written and verbal communication.
• Ethical Conduct: I consistently demonstrated integrity, maintained confidentiality, and upheld professional and ethical standards when assisting vulnerable and indigent clients.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: I developed the ability to identify legal issues, analyse facts, formulate practical legal strategies, and offer effective solutions within tight timeframes.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: I worked closely with supervising attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and support staff in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Cultural Sensitivity & Emotional Intelligence: I engaged with clients from diverse backgrounds and responded sensitively to trauma-related or emotionally challenging situations.
• Adaptability & Resilience: I thrived in a fast-paced court environment, handled pressure effectively, and adapted quickly to changes in schedules and unexpected case developments.

Volunteer - Magistrates Court Pretoria

(2020-05 - 2022-06)

• Compiled charge sheets for criminal cases and accurately registered old and new cases on the court list.
• Handled general administration including receiving/transferring calls, faxing, typing and photocopying documents and distributing dockets to relevant courts.
• Successfully and prompt resolved large number of public general enquiries as per standard operating procedures.
• Championed quality assurance by putting relevant annexures to charge sheets

Baccalaureus Legum (LLB) - Law - University of South Africa (2022)

National Diploma - Legal Assistance - Vaal University of Technology (2019)

Certificate in IT - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (2019)

Practical Vocational Training (PLT) - LEAD (2025)

Certificate - Compliance Management - University of Johannesburg (2025)