Pearl gives advice to aspiring law students

“I understand that being a lawyer is not just a job, but a responsibility to uphold fairness, and equality in society. “I see a lot of injustice in the world, and have always felt the need to help underprivileged people protect their rights and get justice.” Lemukani says she comes from an underprivileged family herself and knows how hard it is to get justice when needed. Lemukani, who is also affectionately known as the Pearl De Jewel among her peers, was born and raised at Gon’on’o village in Giyani.

She says being a third-year law student is challenging as it is her first time living by herself away from her family and she often gets homesick. Navigating the job search process and preparing for interviews are challenges she also has to overcome. She also finds it difficult to balance her studies with networking, finding opportunities to do her articles, and interviewing. Her passion is criminal law and dreams of one day having a good position at a big company.

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Her advice to matriculants and people who are interested in law is to have a good grasp of the English language. “Be prepared for a lot of hard work, but also be passionate about making a difference in the world,” she says. Good time management is another essential skill to master, she says. “Law is very demanding, and it is important to be able to manage your time effectively. It is easy to get stressed and overwhelmed, so you should take care of your mental and physical health,” she concludes.