Attorneys Fidelity Fund Bursary

Key Facts

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Provider: Legal Practitioners' Fidelity Fund (formerly Attorneys Fidelity Fund)
Field of Study: Law
Study Level: Undergraduate
Academic Year: 2027

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Eligibility Requirements

South African citizen or permanent resident
Not a first-year student - must be entering 2nd year or higher
Studying towards an LLB in 2nd or 3rd year and entering 3rd or 4th year, OR
Have completed a BA Law or BCom Law degree and be transferring into the final two years of an LLB, OR
In the 3rd year of an extended LLB programme and entering 4th or 5th year
At least a 50% average in most recent academic results

Documents Needed

Certified copy of South African ID or permanent residence permit
Certified academic transcript showing most recent results
Proof of university registration
Completed LPFF student portal profile and application

About Attorneys Fidelity Fund Bursary

The Attorneys Fidelity Fund Bursary - now run by the Legal Practitioners' Fidelity Fund (LPFF), the statutory fund's current name - funds tuition fees only for students already partway through an LLB, BCom Law or BA Law qualification at a recognised South African public university. It is not open to first-year students: applicants must already be entering at least their second year of study.

The LPFF exists under the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 to reimburse members of the public who suffer financial loss when a legal practitioner steals or misappropriates money or property held in trust. Funding law students' tuition through this bursary reflects the Fund's wider interest in the legal profession it protects the public against, supporting the pipeline of new legal practitioners entering the sector.

Funding Details

Covers tuition fees only - it does not fund accommodation, textbooks, or a living allowance.

Where You Can Study

Open to students at recognised South African public universities offering an LLB, BCom Law or BA Law qualification; not tied to one specific institution.

About Legal Practitioners' Fidelity Fund (formerly Attorneys Fidelity Fund)

The Legal Practitioners' Fidelity Fund (LPFF), previously known as the Attorneys Fidelity Fund, is a statutory fund established under the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 (and its predecessor legislation before that). Its c…

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Fields of Study & Who Can Apply

Open to South African citizens or permanent residents who are South African citizens studying (or transferring into) an LLB, BCom Law or BA Law degree at a South African university, and who are entering at least their second year of study - it does not fund first-year students.

Application Procedure

Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.

Apply via the LPFF student portal

Last verified:

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 12:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bursary cover?

Tuition fees only.

Can first-year students apply?

No - the bursary does not fund first-year students; you must already be entering at least your second year of an LLB, BCom Law or BA Law qualification.

What academic average do I need?

At least a 50% average in your most recent academic results.

How do I apply?

Online through the LPFF's student portal at studentportal.fidfund.co.za - register a profile, complete your personal and academic details, and upload the required supporting documents.

When does this bursary close?

The application window for the 2027 academic year closed on 15 August 2026, which has already passed as of the last update to this page. The LPFF has not published exact dates for its next intake - check fidfund.co.za/bursaries directly for the current cycle.