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In today's digital age, the lines between freedom of speech and defamation have become blurred. With the ease of sharing information, it is crucial to understand what constitutes defamation of character, its implications, and the legal consequences it carries. Let’s navigate the fine line between expressing opinions and damaging someone's reputation.
Debt collection is vital to the operation of any business. It is the method of seeking payment of debts owed by businesses or individuals (debtors) when they default on their repayments.
Although debt collection is such an important aspect of business, not many people know what the process of debt collection is in South Africa. The discussion below is an attempt to give you a better understanding of this vital process.
It is no secret that the legal field is over-saturated. This is why it is so important for attorneys to ensure that they stand out from the crowd.
It is imperative that an attorney equips herself/himself with certain skills to build a reputation as formidable in her/his field.
These skills, however basic, will serve an attorney well over the duration of their career. These skills will contribute to a successful career as an attorney but are also transferable to other professions.
There are 9 essential skills an attorney should possess to thrive:
Are you a law student or graduate anxious about finding a job? The key to standing out from the competing applicants, when applying for a law firm position, is to be intentional, prepared, and equipped. In most cases, your CV determines a recruiter’s first impression of you and has the power to make or break your chances of landing an interview. To get noticed by the law firm of your choice, and improve your chances of getting a job, consider the following when creating your CV and/or cover letter.
The legal profession is built around expertise, precision and accountability. Legal practitioners are expected to know the law, anticipate risks, advise confidently, and perform under pressure. Mistakes can have serious consequences, clients expect excellence, and professional standards are understandably high.
But there is a difference between striving for excellence and believing that you are fundamentally not good enough.
That difference is where impostor syndrome can take hold.
"I began in science, studying Biology with majors in Genetics and Microbiology.
Then God called me to law. It was a significant pivot, but it brought clarity to something I had always known about myself. I have a justice-oriented mind and a strong sense of right and wrong, and law felt like an answer to something that had been part of me all along.
"My professional journey has never been single-tracked, but law was always a common denominator. I have been fortunate to work in technology, energy, construction, and retail industries. My foundation was built on business, finance, and technology solutions with a BCompt degree. I followed with a law degree at the University of South Africa. I wrote part of my exams in South Africa and finalised my law degree exams at the Auckland University campus in New Zealand."
You can also read the English version of this blog.
You can also read the English version of this blog.
Baithuti ba fumaneng mangolo LLB ba na le kutlwisiso ya molao, empa ha ba so amohelwe e le boramolao.
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