Overview   

Drafting a legal opinion is a fundamental skill for candidate attorneys, requiring the ability to analyse facts, apply relevant laws, and articulate a well-reasoned conclusion. This process begins with a thorough examination of the legal issues at hand, where the candidate must identify and prioritize the most pertinent facts. From there, a deep understanding of the relevant legal principles is essential, as this knowledge forms the backbone of the opinion. The candidate must then craft a logical and coherent argument that not only addresses the client's concerns but also withstands scrutiny from peers and superiors. Mastery of this skill is crucial, as it reflects the attorney's capability to deliver sound legal advice in practice.   

Join Adv. Lisa Thomas on 11 September 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for an in-depth session that will equip you with the practical tools and insights needed to excel in drafting legal opinions, ensuring that your advice is both legally sound and effectively communicated.   

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• The attendees will gain an understanding of what a legal opinion is, including how to draft it. 

• The attendees will learn when to use a legal opinion. 

• The attendees will learn how to structure a legal opinion. 

• The attendees will understand how to research to include in a legal opinion. 

• The attendees will learn why and how to follow up on a legal opinion. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Advice-on-evidence 

• Legal opinion 

About the presenter 

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  

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Advocates 

• Attorneys 

• Corporate Legal Professionals 

• Government Legal Professionals 

• Judicial Officers 

• Legal Academic 

• Candidate attorneys 

• Law Students 

• Paralegals 

Price              

• R 100.00 - 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. 

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 from SA Legal Academy. 

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

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