Overview   

Legal exams aren’t just about what you know; they’re about how effectively you apply that knowledge. This webinar unpacks the structure of legal assessments and reveals how top-performing students prepare for success. You’ll learn how to master the IRAC method, use memory aids strategically and simulate exam conditions to boost confidence and performance. The session also covers wellness strategies to help you maintain your mental and physical well-being during high-pressure exam periods. By the end, you’ll have a practical, proven toolkit for achieving academic excellence. 

Join Adv Lisa Thomas on the 30th of September 2025 from 10h00 to 12:00 pm as she guides you through proven methods to prepare effectively and perform confidently in your law exams.     

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Understand the purpose and structure of legal exams. 

• Apply the IRAC method to plan and present efficient, well-structured answers. 

• Recognize the value of practice exams in developing exam readiness. 

• Use effective techniques to memorise legal theory and case law for optimal recall. 

• Implement practical strategies to maintain mental and physical well-being during exam periods. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• How law exams work (problem questions vs essays). 

• Planning answers using IRAC (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion). 

• Practice exams: how to use them effectively. 

• Memory techniques and recall strategies. 

• Stress management during exam season. 

About the presenter 

Adv Lisa Thomas 

A former criminal defence advocate and in-house counsel in Durban, Adv Lisa Thomas 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. 

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Candidate attorneys 

• Law students  

• Pupil advocates  

• Paralegals 

• Junior legal practitioners 

Price 

• R 250.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

Steps to register for the event:  

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Click here  to find out about the Technical Resource Centre & CPD Subscription options. 

Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• A summarised slide presentation. 

• Reference documents and/ or course material where available. 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.