Overview
The Legal Pulse Webinar for September 2023, presented by Adv. Dwight Snyman in collaboration with the South African Legal Academy, aims to keep you updated on the latest developments in South African law. This month's webinar covers a range of topics, including new considerations for the admission of legal practitioners, community service and pro-bono obligations, new salary requirements for candidate practitioners, upcoming laws, and changes in tax enforcement strategies.
Join Adv. Dwight Snyman on 29 September 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm where in this session he will cover everything from new admission rules for legal practitioners to the latest in tax compliance strategies. Whether you're an aspiring attorney, a seasoned advocate, or a compliance officer, this webinar offers invaluable insights to keep you ahead in the legal landscape.
Learning Objectives
- Understand New Admission Rules: Gain insights into the amendments made to the rules for admitting new legal practitioners, including fitness and criminal background checks.
- Community Service Requirements: Learn about the new community service obligations for both aspiring and practicing legal professionals.
- Salary Standards for Candidates: Understand the new minimum remuneration standards for candidate attorneys and vocational trainees.
- Upcoming Legislation: Stay updated on five new laws that are in the final stages of the legislative process.
- Tax Compliance: Learn about the proactive approach taken by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to enforce tax compliance.
Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
- Introduction: Welcome and overview by Adv. Dwight Snyman and the South African Legal Academy.
- New Admission Rules for Practitioners: Amendments to Rule 17.2.14.1 & Fitness and criminal background checks.
- Community Service and Pro-Bono Obligations: New guidelines and requirements & Community service hours for candidates and practitioners.
- New Salary Requirements for Candidate Practitioners: Public consultation process & Differentiated approach for rural and urban areas.
- Upcoming Legislation: Five new laws awaiting the President's signature & Brief overview of each law.
- Tax Compliance and Enforcement: SARS' new approach to tax collection & Case studies and warnings.
- Q&A Session: Open floor for questions and clarifications.
- Closing Remarks: Summary and what to expect in the next webinar.
About the Presenter
Adv. Dwight Snyman
Adv. Dwight Snyman is an admitted member of the Johannesburg Society of Advocates and is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Council as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. Adv. Snyman completed articles of clerkship, and attorney’s competency exams under the auspices of the Wits Law Clinic. He completed his Advocacy pupillage under the tutelage of the esteemed Adv. Louis Du Bruyn.
Adv. Snyman has had opportunity and success in litigation, in the High and Magistrates’ Courts of the republic, the CCMA, Disciplinary Hearings and assorted other venues and forums, and has become possessed of practical litigation experience beyond what would normally be expected from a practitioner of his age and seniority. He is the holder of a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from the University of Cape Town, and postgraduate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of the Witwatersrand, for which he was accorded the honour of being on the Dean’s list for his academic performance.
Who Should Attend?
The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:
- Judges and Magistrates
- Attorneys
- Advocates
- Lawyers
- Legal Consultants
- Legal Academics and Researchers
- Legal Journalists
- Compliance Officers
- Candidate Attorneys
- Law Students
- Pupil Advocates
- Paralegals
- Young / Junior Legal Practitioners
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Price
- R 340.00 per person
- Discounts available for group bookings
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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.
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