The Stellenbosch University (SU) Law Clinic has been shortlisted as a finalist in the category 'Specialist Law Firm of the Year' in the 2018 African Legal Awards. It becomes the first University Law Clinic to be shortlisted for this prestigious award. The Law Clinic will compete for the award with other top law firms including Allen & Overy, Webber Wentzel, DLA Piper, Bowmans and Spoor & Fisher. Spoor & Fischer won the award in 2017.