Legal Drafting for Candidate Attorneys

Overview

The "Legal Drafting for Candidate Attorneys" course is a crucial component of legal education, providing aspiring attorneys with essential skills in crafting precise and effective legal documents. Through this course, candidates learn the art of translating complex legal concepts into clear and concise language, ensuring that legal documents are both legally sound and easily understandable by clients, judges, and other parties involved. This skill is fundamental in various legal settings, including drafting contracts, pleadings, opinions, and other legal instruments.

In this short course, we strive to empower aspiring lawyers with the skills that they require to manage their profession beyond the theoretical knowledge received during their law degrees.

Learning Objectives

In this short course, we strive to empower aspiring lawyers with the skills that they require to manage their profession beyond the theoretical knowledge received during their law degrees.

The course covers the following core topics that are relevant to candidate attorneys and junior attorneys. These are:

• Understanding the foundational principles of legal summonses, encompassing drafting techniques and the selection criteria for appropriate usage.
• Mastering the fundamentals of drafting a notice of motion, covering its structural components and procedural significance.
• Exploring the essentials of drafting particulars of claim, including its role as a crucial attachment to summonses and its overarching purpose in legal proceedings.
• Exploring the fundamentals of crafting heads of argument, understanding the contexts in which they are required and their strategic importance.
• Developing proficiency in drafting a plea in civil claims, recognising its pivotal role and the necessary elements for its effectiveness.
• Understanding the fundamentals of a counterclaim, including its rationale and strategic timing within legal proceedings.
• Gaining insight into the nature of legal opinions, including the requisite drafting skills to produce thorough and coherent assessments.
• Acquiring the skills to incorporate legal court judgments effectively into the process of writing legal opinions, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Recognising the importance of employing plain language in legal drafting, mastering the art of substituting technical jargon with clear and formal terminology.
• Understanding the distinction between standard correspondence and legal letters, appreciating the unique characteristics and requirements of the latter within legal practice.

Over the duration of the course, we will provide you will the skills and the mindset that you require to navigate the early days of your legal career with relative ease.

Delivery

This short course is delivered through the SA Accounting Academy online learning platform.

About the Presenters

Lisa Thomas

Adv Lisa Thomas is a former criminal defence advocate and in-house counsel in Durban, Lisa has seen the law practice from both sides. She graduated with her LLB, completed her pupillage, and was admitted as an advocate in 2008. Her current area of interest is in alternative dispute resolution, specifically mediation. She is a maverick for humanity and ethics within the legal profession in South Africa with a focus on candidate attorneys

Curriculum

For more information on what will be covered in the curriculum please download the prospectus.

About SA Legal Academy

Welcome to SA Legal Academy (SALA), a provider of courses to help you succeed in your chosen career. We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality training and support, to ensure that your skills and knowledge are up to date and ready to face the challenges of the modern workplace. Our courses are designed to ensure that you reach your professional goals and enhance your career prospects. With our experienced training staff, and comprehensive resources, you can be confident that you will receive the highest quality of training.

SALA is a Level 2 B-BBEE contributor, with 125% procurement recognition. Training spent on certain solutions can be allocated against the Skills Development element of the B-BBEE Scorecard through accredited and nonaccredited training or claimed through SETA grants. In addition, 25% of your Skills Expenditure can be claimed on non-accredited training or courses.

Fees

The fee is R 900.00

Payment Methods

Debit / Credit Card or Instant EFT

You can pay directly on our website for an easy, secure, and instant transaction. During promotional periods, customers can take advantage of additional savings. This is the fastest and most efficient option, saving both time and money.

Debit Order

You can choose to pay a deposit and the rest off over a certain number of months via debit order. Your study materials are included within the deposit.

EFT / Bank Deposit

You can make a payment directly into our bank account using your Online Banking App, Online Banking services, or by visiting your local bank branch.

Your Company / Employer

It may be beneficial for your company to invest in training for its staff members. As there are financial and tax advantages for doing so, please speak with your employer or Training / HR manager about the possibility of paying for this training.

Third Party

If you have someone who is willing to pay for your studies, such as a parent or relative, they can either log in and pay on our website or they can pay via any of the payment options above on your behalf.

Payment Options

Option: Once off payment

• R 900.00

Corporate Training Solutions

At SA Legal Academy, we recognize the evolving needs of businesses in today's dynamic environment. Beyond our standard webinar offerings, we provide tailored corporate training solutions designed to empower your team with the latest legal and professional skills. Whether you're looking for online sessions or face-to-face training, our programs are crafted to ensure a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.

Drawing inspiration from modern training methodologies, our corporate solutions are interactive, adaptable, and focused on real-world applications. We prioritise hands-on learning, ensuring your team can immediately apply their newfound knowledge in practical scenarios.

Interested in a bespoke corporate training experience? Reach out to us at [email protected] or call 012 941 0448. Together, let's design a training program that elevates your team's capabilities and aligns with your organisational goals.

Contact Us

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