Legal practice and civil procedure for legal secretaries (paralegals)

The who, what and why

• Ideal for legal secretaries, personal assistants and legal administrative staff working in a legal environment, and anyone starting a career in the legal field.

• Acquire the practical skills and theoretical background required to become a more competent employee at a law firm.

• The certificates and diploma we issue have a high value in the legal industry and have served our learners well over the years.

Benefits of our notes & lectures

• Our notes are comprehensive, yet delightfully user-friendly.

• We discuss both theory and practical case studies to illustrate how the theory is applied in practice.

• The notes have recently been revised by Adv. Ben Stoop SC.

• After completing the diploma the notes are yours to use and consult at your workplace.

• Lectures are relaxed and the notes and examples form the basis for discussion.

• We conduct open-book evaluations to establish whether you understand the work and are able to apply your knowledge in practice.

Did you say evaluations?

• We did, but don’t sweat, the evaluations are in the form of an open-book test.

• The idea is not to see what you can remember by rote, but to help you apply in practice what you learn during lectures.

• You are permitted to refer to your notes, just as you would when you are at work.

Flaunt your achievements by earning three certificates and a diploma

Upon successful completion of each evaluation, your achievement will be celebrated by the issuing of a certificate.  This is proof that you have the ability to apply in practice the learning content covered in the module.  Three modules mean three certificates, and three certificates mean one distinguished diploma with your name on it.

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Course content

MODULE 1: Legal Practice and Civil Procedure

• Chapter 1 – Background of South African law
• Chapter 2 – The court structure
• Chapter 3 – The procedures in Civil Litigation

MODULE 2: Civil Procedure

• Chapter 1 – Introduction to Civil Procedure
• Chapter 2 – The Basics of Drafting
• Chapter 3 – The Action Procedure
• Chapter 4 – The Application Procedure

MODULE 3: Legal Practice

• Chapter 1 – Confidentiality and professional conduct
• Chapter 2 – Matrimonial Property Law
• Chapter 3 – Wills and Testaments
• Chapter 4 – Prescription

Our promise

• You will walk away with a thorough knowledge of the general legal framework in South Africa, with an understanding of legal procedures and essential legal terminology and concepts.

• You will be empowered, firstly by obtaining practical guidance and knowledge to advance your career, and secondly by obtaining certificates recognised and valued by the attorneys’ profession countrywide.

• You will be able to do your daily work with even more confidence, becoming a much more productive employee for your employer and – as a bonus – starting to really enjoy your work!

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