List of Law Firms in Botswana

What is Law Firms?

A law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. The primary service rendered by a law firm is to advise clients (individuals or corporations) about their legal rights and responsibilities, and to represent clients in civil or criminal cases, business transactions, and other matters in which legal advice and other assistance are sought.

List of Law Firms in Botswana

Ramalepa Attorneys

Precious & Partners

Sebego Attorneys

Ndadi Law Firm

Osei-Ofei Legal

Desai Law Group

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are lawyers paid in Botswana?

The estimated total pay for a Attorney at Republic of Botswana is BWP 249,999 per year.

What are law firm workers called?

The ability to work well with others is also essential. Law firms typically assign cases to a team consisting of lawyers, paralegals, and legal secretaries, with each worker having different responsibilities.

What are the lowest paid lawyers?

The lowest recorded annual salary of a lawyer in the United States is around $61,500. Although that’s significantly lower than the national average, very few jobs in this profession pay that little. Meanwhile, some lawyers make more than $200k a year. The top lawyer salary hovers around $208,000.

How long is law school in Botswana?

The Diploma programmes runs over a period of 24 months for full- time learners (four semesters in twenty four-months, consisting of six months each) and thirty months for part-time learners.

What type of law is most in demand?

Commercial law.
Litigation.
Real estate law.
Intellectual property.
Family law.

What is an attorney vs lawyer?

You are a “lawyer” if you graduate from law school. You then become an “attorney” if you pass the bar exam and enter the State Bar Association for the state in which you practice law. If a lawyer does not go on to become an attorney, then that person cannot practice law in a particular jurisdiction.

Which lawyers do Apple use?

General Counsel. Katherine Adams is Apple’s general counsel and senior vice president of Legal and Global Security, reporting to CEO Tim Cook.

How do I become a lawyer in Botswana?

The normal requirement for admission to the Bachelor of Laws degree programme shall be the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) obtained at one sitting with a minimum of five credits, one of which shall be in English language, or an equivalent qualification.

Where can I study law in Botswana?

In partnership with Gaborone University College of Law and Professional Studies (GUC), Leeds Law School is delivering the LLB (Hons) Bachelor’s degree programme to students in Botswana.

Who is the first lawyer in Africa?

Chief Christopher Alexander Sapara Williams CMG (14 July 1855 – 15 March 1915) was the first indigenous Nigerian lawyer, called to the English bar on 17 November 1879.

Does Botswana hire foreigners?

Botswana has one work visa, also known as a work permit, for all foreign employees working in the country under the Employment of the Non-Citizens Act. Employers cannot engage an employee unless they hold a valid Botswana work permit or a certificate of exemption.