The Independent Association of Legal Practitioners in South Africa (IALPSA) is a voluntary co-ordinator not for gain. It represents the interests of the Independent Attorneys, a constituent member of the Law Society of South Africa. 

A. I understand that the LSSA is a constituency based organization.

B. I understand that the LSSA is a constituency based organization and that if I am a member of the Black Lawyers Association ("BLA") or the National Association of Democratic Lawyers ("NADEL"), I am represented on the LSSA govenance structures by such constituent;

C. I accept that the Independent Association of Legal Practitioners in South Africa ("IALPSA") is a co-ordinating structure for those members of the profession not already represented by the BLA and that I cannot be a member of IALPSA and of those organizations at the same time.

D. I accordingly declare and certify (by clicking the button below) that I am not a member of BLA or of NADEL and I undertake that if I do become such a member, to declare such fact and unsubscribe as member of IALPSA (that is of the Independents constituent of the LSSA).

E. I understand that I am not discouraged to join any of the constituents of the LSSA. This declaration is only a tool to ensure that the representation of independent attorneys on the LSSA remains independent in the context as used in the 2021 constitution of the LSSA.

F. I declare that I have not been a member of the BLA or the NADEL in the last 10 years. I understand that if I have been, I may still become an Independent but will have to apply to the leaders (Independent HoC) of IALPSA. 

(If you have been a BLA or NADEL member in the past10 years, but are no longer, please go to the contact page and send us an email, tell us your story and request application.)

G. I undertake to keep documentation and information supplied to me by the Independent Constituent (or put differently, IALPSA) confidential. Such documentation is supplied to inform debate and the formulation of the Independents' Position on relevant issues.

I further Confirm & Declare my Independence as follows.  I Confirm that I understand and accept that the Independent Constituent promotes, supports and strives for:

1. Non-political/non-alliance with a specific political party

2. The ultimate introduction of the one practitioner one vote principle in determining the representation of lawyers in South Africa

3. The creation of local independent associations which lead to federal execution

4. Upholding, protect & advance human rights, civil liberties & Rule of Law for all citizens

broad based participation in economy on an equal footing for all citizens based on qualification, competency & experience

5. A non-racial, non-sexist judicial system based on competency & experience

6. Without limitation to its aims & objectives, the Independent Constituent

strives to do all necessary for advancement & protection of its interests and image while recognizing the rights of the public

7. Promotes, protects & upholds the rights & interests of all members (young and old) recognizing the public interest

8. Co-operates with organisations with similar objectives for benefit of members

9. But Opposes & challenges all discriminatory practices against any citizen

10. Supports, empowers & protects all women, children & the elderly

11. Is a provincial, national & international voice for its members

12. Supports, empowers & protects all disadvantaged communites

13. Promotes & advances the enhancement of jurisprudential order based on & reflective of cultural aspirations, norms & value of each society

14. Members are not members of BLA or Nadel and do not support the views of such organizations that are contrary to the Independent views.

15. I confirm that I am independent as set out in the constitution of the Law Society of South Africa which define members of its Independent Constituent as being Non-BLA and Non- NADEL. 

16. I declare that I have not been a member of the BLA or the NADEL in the last 10 years. (I understand that if I have been, I may still become an Independent but will have to apply to the leaders of IALPSA.)

17. I confirm that I am not a member of the BLA or NADEL, nor am I a loyal supporter of one or both of those organisations that has resigned such organisation/s with the purpose of influencing the Independent Constituency to the benefit of those organisations. 

18. I undertake not to compromise the Independence of the Independent Constituent but understand that I may agree with their viewpoint as a result of independently applying my mind. 

19. I agree that my details may be added to a data base for purposes of the Independent Constituency communication and related matters.

20. I also agree to being added to the Independents WhatsApp or similar group/s for easier notifications and communication.

21. I understand that this declaration remains effective unless I resign from the Independent Constituent.

22. I understand that these terms and conditions may be amended from time to time but that I have the right to view them here and resign if I feel so inclined.

23. Please register me for the National Meeting of the Independents of 29 July 2025 at 16:00

By selecting the button below, I accept and agree to all of the above and request a link to the National Independents Virtual Meeting of 

29 July 2025: