vlog 12. COME TO COURT WITH ME! | A Day in My Life as an Advocate | Loyiso Makapela

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

Пікірлер: 89

  • @malebogomorule6358
    @malebogomorule63582 жыл бұрын

    Finally an advocate on KZread 🎉🙌🏽. I'm the happiest girl right now. I'm a final year LLB student and aspiring Advocate. Thank you ❤️

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed! All the best!

  • @thobilembambo3774

    @thobilembambo3774

    2 жыл бұрын

    I Know right.. Finally..

  • @lilyochar7664
    @lilyochar766411 ай бұрын

    I'm a Lawyer, doing my Advocate's programme and I love it here already.

  • @iristshabalala4789
    @iristshabalala4789 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome aboard! and THANK YOU!!

  • @user-ot7lv8su1b
    @user-ot7lv8su1b Жыл бұрын

    enjoyed this... my thirst to be an advocate is so deep, i'll leave it all in Gods hands I guess.

  • @miyobahaakantu2989
    @miyobahaakantu2989 Жыл бұрын

    woow, this is my first time here and i must say this is so amasing and inspiring for an upcoming advocate like me

  • @itumelengyvette2903
    @itumelengyvette29032 жыл бұрын

    I am a first year LLB student. You inspire me a lot and I'm looking forward to a successful law journey.

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Itumeleng! I hope you have the most successful law journey

  • @bronwynsolecki8775
    @bronwynsolecki877510 ай бұрын

    This is very motivating, thanks for sharing.

  • @tshireletsokotela4299
    @tshireletsokotela42992 жыл бұрын

    I’m so inspired 🥺. I feel you I need you to be my mentor when I do my pupillage.

  • @sipiwemutemwa4733
    @sipiwemutemwa47332 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Siviwe! Congrats on completing pupillage (and being in my class, ahaha!)

  • @sibongambhense9566
    @sibongambhense9566 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @plum3742

    @plum3742

    6 ай бұрын

    I definitely feel your struggle.

  • @Shayyyyyyyy
    @Shayyyyyyyy2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love this!!!! I certainly could use some rest right now tbh. Thanks Shay, and welcome!

  • @thongalamithetrader8337
    @thongalamithetrader833710 ай бұрын

    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 .

  • @mphosentomile-bw3vo
    @mphosentomile-bw3vo10 ай бұрын

    Love Love love ❤ I so I'm gonna be an Advocate soon 😊

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    6 ай бұрын

    All the best Mpho!!

  • @amahlengcobo
    @amahlengcobo Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU FOR THIS VLOG !!!!! SUCH AN INSIRATION

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome, I am glad you enjoyed it!

  • @elihlestali552
    @elihlestali552 Жыл бұрын

    LOVING YOUR PICTURE QUALITY AND AESTHICS WITH THE CONTENT SISI, KEEP UPLOADING WE ENJOY IT BIG TIME♥

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much Elihle!!!

  • @chemistrypassionmusic4358
    @chemistrypassionmusic4358 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry I’m late, kodwa I’m glad to be here. Onwards & Upwards✨

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    You're right on time, thank you!! and welcome!

  • @user-qb3eb5rd3t
    @user-qb3eb5rd3t Жыл бұрын

    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,

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!🙏🏾

  • @tradingwithtladi
    @tradingwithtladi2 жыл бұрын

    I am currently doing Matric and Im so obsessed with law and prosecution 😭❤

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its a very interesting field indeed Letlotlo, all the best with Matric!

  • @Bayanda-Macwele

    @Bayanda-Macwele

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too❤️

  • @dave_h1395
    @dave_h1395 Жыл бұрын

    all smiles... came across your channel. so inspired. new subbie. much love

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome Dave!! and thank you!

  • @nonzuzomasondo4713
    @nonzuzomasondo47132 жыл бұрын

    I’m a law student and I am loving each and every one of your Vlogs

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yay! Welcome!

  • @sibamente
    @sibamente Жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed this video 🤌🏾🔥.

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad, thank you!

  • @oleratomodubu9371
    @oleratomodubu93712 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching this😊

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad Ole!!

  • @anehgumede9994
    @anehgumede9994 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    all the best to you Aneh!!

  • @veleoarabilelekalakala4556
    @veleoarabilelekalakala45562 жыл бұрын

    Its so nice to find someone doing something that I want to do. I am doing the LLB

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im so happy to see this, Im glad youre seeing yourself in my content somehow. Im wishing you all the best with the LLB!

  • @floranced
    @floranced2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh Awesome!!!! All the best with the studies!

  • @bandilentobela7102
    @bandilentobela7102 Жыл бұрын

    New sub💃❤️ I'm a final year LLB student. I already love it here 😊

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay! Welcome Bandile!! thank you

  • @Pulane_M
    @Pulane_M Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @ttma4476

    @ttma4476

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    I love this! All the best to you both

  • @mpho_online
    @mpho_online2 жыл бұрын

    The content I signed up for! I am a Candidate Attorney making my first rotation in the corporate litigation department.

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    All the best with it! Any particular field?

  • @ntshuxekolloyd8736
    @ntshuxekolloyd873610 ай бұрын

    I didn't think twice when it comes to subscribing due to the content. Anyway It's my third year studying LLB.

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    6 ай бұрын

    Yay! Thanks for subscribing!

  • @siviwemay9078
    @siviwemay90782 жыл бұрын

    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❤️

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome scientist Siviwe! I'm so glad my content helps!

  • @Ghulane-Flora
    @Ghulane-Flora2 жыл бұрын

    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 ❤️

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you lady! good luck with the Honours!

  • @isaidwhatisaid.4340
    @isaidwhatisaid.4340 Жыл бұрын

    You're stunning❤, new sub💘

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    TYSM!

  • @plum3742
    @plum37427 ай бұрын

    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 🧡

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    7 ай бұрын

    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!🌸

  • @sharondondo5410
    @sharondondo54102 жыл бұрын

    Great video, really inspired 🔥💯👌. How many exams do advocates write, and did you find them hard or easy?

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sharon, I think they now write , I wrote a different set of exams

  • @mantombimaseme6628
    @mantombimaseme6628 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video, thanks for sharing. I'm a medical scientist and studying PhD in bioethics and health law.

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! woah thats a truly unique study combination!!

  • @zurnorangutans9911
    @zurnorangutans99114 ай бұрын

    Do you by chance work at ensafrica?

  • @gugulethuzonke2839
    @gugulethuzonke28392 жыл бұрын

    I just completed my pupillage with the JSA,I have taken chambers at the Island Group,I would love to drink coffee with you.

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Congrats!!!

  • @DRDREWPOETRAPHY
    @DRDREWPOETRAPHY2 жыл бұрын

    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 ?

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    No idea hey, I was never an candidate attorney for longer than a few months

  • @ttma4476

    @ttma4476

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @ttma4476
    @ttma4476 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @SiyabulelaQuvile
    @SiyabulelaQuvile10 ай бұрын

    I am currently unemployed and busy applying to go to university next year to study llb

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    10 ай бұрын

    All the very best Siyabulela, and good luck with your LLB once you’re accepted!

  • @hunadihlahla8305
    @hunadihlahla83052 жыл бұрын

    Crisp camera quality

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Hunadi

  • @lwazilembethe8196
    @lwazilembethe8196 Жыл бұрын

    How long have you been in practice?

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    since Dec 2018

  • @farzanaghafoor4427
    @farzanaghafoor4427 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @edifyingandinformative
    @edifyingandinformative Жыл бұрын

    I am a lawyer...l liked your video

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @clivechigwazo
    @clivechigwazo9 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    6 ай бұрын

    Good luck Clive, hopefully you find your way

  • @karabosello773
    @karabosello773 Жыл бұрын

    Why are woman not so successful in this particular field of law(advocating)?.

  • @loyisomakapela

    @loyisomakapela

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't agree that women are "not so successful" in this particular field, so I can't answer your question.

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