MDA Law
Mihlali Mdontso
Candidate Attorney, MDA Attorneys
Practice Experience
Mihlali Mdontso joined MDA Law as a candidate attorney in 2023. He completed his LLB degree at the University of Johannesburg in 2022. During his LLB studies, he worked as a student assistant for two years and was later appointed as the team supervisor for student assistants. Mihlali makes music in his free time and has worked as a music composer for some notable musicians.
As a candidate attorney at MDA Law, Mihlali Mdontso is responsible for a range of duties that provide comprehensive legal support and contribute to his professional development in the legal field. These duties include but are not limited to:
- Drafting legal opinions on various matters under the supervision of directors and associates in the firm.
- Legal Research and Analysis on standard form construction contracts like the FIDIC, NEC and JBCC.
- Drafting legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, affidavits, notices and other legal documents.
- Collating evidence and annexures for litigation, adjudications, and commercial arbitrations
- Attending meetings with clients, taking notes, and understanding their legal needs.
- Maintaining communication with clients regarding developments in their matters, court dates, and other relevant information.
- Attending court proceedings to observe, take notes, and occasionally represent clients in lower courts under supervision.
- Performing general office duties such as photocopying, scanning, and managing correspondence.
- Attending training sessions and workshops to develop legal knowledge and skills.
Mihlali Mdontso’s role as a candidate attorney involves extensive legal research, drafting, client interaction, court work, and participation in dispute resolution processes. His background in student assistance and supervision, combined with his passion for music composition, brings a unique blend of skills and creativity to his work at MDA Law.
Education
LLB, University of Johannesburg, 2022
