University Of Pretoria

12 registered attorneys

University Of Pretoria has produced 12 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in New York, NY (3 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2025) added 2 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

University Of Pretoria has 12 alumni registered with the New York State Bar, with 0 (0.0%) currently in active standing. The active-status share is a meaningful signal for prospective students and employers: it captures how many graduates are still practicing law under their New York bar credential versus those who have retired, moved to other jurisdictions, or transitioned into business, academia, or public service roles that do not require active bar membership. A rate near 0.0% is within the normal range for established law schools with alumni populations spanning multiple decades of admission classes.

Geographic placement is concentrated: New York, NY is the single largest market for University Of Pretoria alumni with 3 registered attorneys (25.0% of alumni in this dataset). The top 4 cities for this school's graduates are New York (3), (2), London Ec2n 1dw (1), Lynnwood (1) — placement patterns that reflect both proximity to the school and the historical strength of its alumni network in those markets. The most recent admission class (2025) produced 2 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2025 against earlier years in the distribution below gives a sense of pipeline growth or contraction.

Law school affiliation matters for network effects, signaling, and specific practice pipelines — but it is not a direct predictor of individual attorney competence for your matter. When using this page to evaluate an attorney who graduated from University Of Pretoria, treat the school as one data point alongside bar status, years of practice, discipline history, practice area alignment, and client references. For students comparing law schools, the alumni-active rate and geographic distribution here reflect outcomes for New York-registered graduates only — consult ABA-required disclosures and the school's own employment reports for complete placement data. The information below is drawn from public bar registration records and is not endorsement, ranking, or evaluation of the school's academic program.

Status Distribution

Currently registered 5 (41.7%)
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 2 (16.7%)

Top Cities

NEW YORK, NY 3
, 2
LONDON EC2N 1DW, 1
LYNNWOOD, 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2025 2 admitted
Class of 2023 2 admitted
Class of 2020 1 admitted
Class of 2016 1 admitted
Class of 2014 1 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Monica Fernandovna Bernardo Currently registered
Godfred Danquah Currently registered
Lauren De Beer Currently registered
Daniel Adeoye Leslie Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Stephanus Johannes Ronen-Van Heerden Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Olaoluwa Tomiwa Toriola Currently registered
Roelien Watson Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from University Of Pretoria?

12 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar graduated from University Of Pretoria. Of these, 0 (0.0%) are currently registered and active.

Where do University Of Pretoria graduates practice?

The most common practice location for University Of Pretoria graduates is New York, NY, with 3 attorneys. Alumni practice across 4 cities.

What is the bar status rate for University Of Pretoria alumni?

Of 12 alumni, 0.0% are currently registered and active with the New York State Bar. The remaining 100.0% have other statuses including retired, suspended, or voluntarily resigned.

How many attorneys were admitted from University Of Pretoria recently?

In 2025, 2 attorneys from University Of Pretoria were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration dataset.

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.