How to Use Legal Judgments in Legal Opinion Writing as Candidate Attorneys
CPD Hours: 1
Price: R100.00
How to Use Legal Judgments in Legal Opinion Writing as Candidate Attorneys
Presenters : Lisa Thomas
Overview
The How to Use Legal Judgments in Legal Opinion Writing as Candidate Attorneys webinar is designed to provide South African candidate attorneys with essential skills for effective legal opinion writing. This session offers practical insights into analysing and applying legal judgments to build persuasive, well-supported opinions. Attendees will learn structured approaches for interpreting case law, identifying relevant legal principles, and incorporating authoritative judgments to strengthen arguments. With a focus on real-world application, the webinar will guide candidate attorneys through the process of crafting opinions that reflect a deep understanding of precedent and provide sound guidance for clients and colleagues.
Join Adv. Lisa Thomas for an for an interactive and informative session that empowers candidate attorneys to enhance their legal writing skills. This webinar will equip attendees with the confidence to navigate complex judgments and produce clear, impactful opinions, setting a solid foundation for a successful legal career.
Learning objectives
Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:
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The attendees will gain an understanding of legal court judgments, including how to include it in legal opinion writing.
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The attendees will understand the key elements of a legal court judgment.
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The attendees will understand how presiding officers structure their legal judgments.
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The attendees will learn how to adapt the structure of a legal court judgment to a legal opinion.
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The attendees will learn how to research as a presiding officer would.
Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
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Advice on evidence
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Foreign jurisdiction
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Analogous reasoning