Overview   

This webinar, Legal Letters Simplified for Candidate Attorneys, is designed to provide essential insights into drafting effective legal correspondence. From formal notices to client advisories, the session equips aspiring legal practitioners with the skills to communicate clearly, professionally, and persuasively. The focus will be on understanding the structure, tone, and legal implications of various types of legal letters, enhancing both confidence and competency in this critical area of practice.   

Join Adv. Lisa Thomas on the 10 December 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a comprehensive and practical session that will elevate your legal drafting skills and prepare you for real-world legal practice. 

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• The attendees will gain an understanding of the difference between regular letters and legal letters. 

• The attendees will learn the different types of legal letters and the purpose of each one. 

• The attendees will learn the basic elements of each type of legal letter. 

• The attendees will learn when to use each type of legal letter. 

• The attendees will learn how to respond to legal letters. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Fundamentals of Legal Correspondence 
  o Structure and formatting of legal letters 
  o Importance of tone and clarity 
  o Key legal terminologies and their usage 

• Types of Legal Letters 
  o Client engagement letters 
  o Demand and notice letters 
  o Letters of intent and settlement proposals 

• Practical Tips for Effective Letter Drafting 
  o Avoiding common errors 
  o Ensuring legal and ethical compliance 
  o Managing client and stakeholder expectations 

• Real-World Applications 
  o Case studies and examples of effective legal letters 
  o Interactive exercises for skill development 

About the presenter 

Lisa Thoma 

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 

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Candidate attorneys 

• Law students  

• Pupil advocates  

• Paralegals 

• Junior legal practitioners 

Price 

• R 100.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

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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.