Gama Attorneys Inc. is a Black-owned corporate and commercial law firm in South Africa specialising in banking & finance, competition, labour/employment law, family law and litigation.

The firm has offices in Midrand and Sandton and presence in Cape Town and Durban.

The bursary supports South African students who have recently matriculated and been accepted to study towards an LLB qualification.

Gama Attorneys Bursary Eligibility requirements 

Applicants must satisfy the following:

  1. Must be a South African citizen.
  2. Must have completed Matric and been accepted to study towards an LLB qualification at a recognised South African university.
  3. Must come from a previously disadvantaged background or be able to demonstrate financial need.
  4. Although not recently stated, past cycles suggest acceptance must be recent (e.g., Matric completed in 2020 in older listing) and application must include proof of acceptance letter.

Gama Attorneys Bursary Application process 

To apply for the bursary:

  1. Gather required documents: certified ID copy, Matric certificate or results, proof of acceptance or provisional acceptance to study LLB at a South African tertiary institution, full CV, and proof of household income/parents/guardians’ income.
  2. Submit the application via email to [email protected] with the subject line: “Gama Attorneys Bursary – Your Full Name”.
  3. There is no separate downloadable application form listed; you submit via email with attachments.
  4. Ensure you check with Gama Attorneys whether the bursary for the 2026 intake is open and what the exact closing date is.

Gama Attorneys Bursary Closing date 

The last publicly listed closing date is 8 March 2021. There has been no confirmed closing date for the 2026 intake.

Contact details for the Gama Attorneys Bursary

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FAQs

1. + Who can apply for the Gama Attorneys Bursary? +
South African citizens who have completed Matric and been accepted for an LLB at a South African tertiary institution, and who are from previously disadvantaged backgrounds or can show financial need.
2. + What do I need to study to be eligible for the bursary? +
You must be accepted to study an LLB qualification. The bursary is not listed for other degrees.
3. + Does the bursary cover all my study costs? +
In older listings the bursary covered full tuition fees and all study materials.
4. + When is the closing date for applications? +
No confirmed 2026 closing date is publicly listed. The last listed date was 8 March 2021. Applicants must check with Gama Attorneys.
5. + How do I apply? +
Submit your documents by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Gama Attorneys Bursary – Your Full Name”. Include certified ID, Matric certificate, proof of acceptance, CV and proof of household income.
6. + What documents do I need for the application? +
You need a certified copy of your ID, certified Matric certificate/results, proof of acceptance to study LLB, full CV, and parents/guardians’ proof of household income.
7. + Can I apply if I am already studying law? +
The listed criteria indicate you must have been accepted to study an LLB. It is not clear whether continuing students beyond first year are eligible—likely not under older terms. Confirm with the firm.
8. + Is this bursary limited to any province? +
No province restriction is stated in the public listings; the law firm has an office in Gauteng (Midrand/Sandton) but also presence in Cape Town and Durban.
9. + What happens if I don’t hear back? +
If you do not receive a response after the closing date, you should assume your application was unsuccessful. Consider re-applying next cycle if this bursary opens again.
10. + Where do I get help if I have questions? +
You can email [email protected] or call 010 0070 483 to make enquiries and ask whether the bursary is open for 2026.

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