The National Bar Council of South Africa (formerly known as IeSA), is a voluntary association and was formed to promote the following principles: Encouraging healthy competition between lawyers, including advocates and attorneys, which will translate into a better and more cost effective service to the public. *Assistance to previously disadvantaged individuals to enter the profession without having undue barriers of entry placed in their way. *Campaigning for an accessible legal system. *Provision of support to advocates. *Belief in the freedom to practice. These principles translate in the benefits of becoming a member of the NBCSA