Overview   

Starting university as a first-year law student can feel overwhelming. This webinar provides essential guidance to help you confidently transition from high school to the academic rigours of law school. You will gain practical strategies for managing the demands of the LLB degree, from handling a heavy reading load and decoding legal jargon, to developing effective study habits and fostering positive relationships with your lecturers. 

Join Lisa Thomas on the 15th of August 2025 from 10h00 to 11h00 as she shares expert insights to help you build a solid foundation for success in your legal studies.    

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Gain insight into the structure and purpose of the LLB degree. 

• Explore the mindset shift required when transitioning from high school to university. 

• Learn what to expect in terms of reading load and how to manage legal jargon effectively. 

• Understand the dynamics of the student–lecturer relationship in a legal education context. 

• Discover how to develop and adapt a study routine suited to the demands of a law degree. 

• Become familiar with essential legal resources and how to apply them throughout the course. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Understanding the LLB structure in South Africa. 

• Key differences between high school and university. 

• Managing the reading load and legal jargon. 

• What lecturers expect from law students. 

• Study tips tailored to case law and legal theory. 

• Resources: law libraries, study groups and online tools. 

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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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.