SayPro Online Course SAQA 11516617210

A).
1.
Identify legal issues in fact complexes presented by clients
Analyse the nature and determine the area of law within which a legal issue falls within the framework of South African law
Gather all relevant legal sources for the solution of an identified legal problem
Consider and critically evaluate all possible solutions to a specific legal problem with due regard to the responsible use of legal authorities and the interests of the client
Seek, in a creative yet responsible manner, an appropriate solution to the problem of a particular client with due regard to the implications and consequences of that solution for that client and advise the client accordingly
Explain different available courses of action and the implications and consequences of each of these for the client
Assist the client in making a responsible decision regarding the course of action to be taken
Produce authoritative substantiated legal argument in support of a solution to a given legal problem

2.
– Work effectively with colleagues in an attorney’s firm
– Listen to and consider different points of view without pre-conceived bias
– Show and promote tolerance of diversity in their local community, South Africa and globally
– Apply acquired skills to reach consensus within the parameters of cultural and social diversity
Assume leadership roles in society with regard to legal issues

3.
Run and manage an attorney’s practice responsibly and effectively
Manage the affairs of clients responsibly and effectively
Put in place the necessary procedures and mechanisms to ensure that all requirements for the running of an attorney’s practice are fully and effectively complied with
Explain the meaning and implications of the content of legal documents to clients
Present and argue cases in court in an effective and responsible manner with due regard to the legal procedures and conventions obtaining in courts of law

4.
Conduct research into legal problems
Find all sources relevant to a given legal problem
Analyse and critically evaluate all relevant source material to select specifically applicable material for a particular legal issue
Organise relevant applicable material to present authoritative legal argument in support of a solution to a given problem

5.
Analyse a fact complex, as presented by a client, and explain the legal issue involved to the client in a comprehensible manner
Prepare legal documents in accordance with the language conventions pertaining to law

6.
Effectively use appropriate technology to find legal sources and materials, e.g. the internet, and to communicate effectively with clients
Recognise the ethics and legal issues involved in the use of technology and use technology responsibly
Deal effectively with legal issues pertaining to the use of e.g. the internet
Stay abreast of legal developments in regard to technology

7.
– Have understanding of the interaction between law and society in the multicultural South African community and seek appropriate solutions to legal issues
– Apply legal principles to solve legal issues within a constitutional democracy
– Make comparative reference to solutions in comparable legal systems, where necessary, for the solution of legal issues
– Display an appreciation of cultural and religious diversity in different legal orders
– Appreciate the position of the South African legal system within Africa and the world
Understand and apply international law, including regional and international conventions

B).
1.
Relate and apply acquired theoretical knowledge to practical legal issues in real-life scenarios
Accept guidance from senior members of the profession and benefit from their expertise
Decide on their own method of recording practical experience for future reference
Use appropriate methods and technology to stay abreast of legal developments
Take responsibility for the acquisition and application of specific lawyering skills during practical training

2.
Contribute to the realisation of a just and democratic society based on the sound interpretation of constitutional values
Assume leadership and lead responsibly in matters relating to law in their community
Strictly adhere to the ethics of the legal profession
Actively participate in and respond in a responsible manner to legal issues at a local, as well as a global level

3.
Engage constructively with cultural and religious diversity and interpret such diversity within the constitutional framework
Seek appropriate solutions to solve internal conflicts occasioned by the diversity of personal and religious legal systems
Apply appropriate legal principles to solve legal issues pertaining to creations of the human mind as well as aspects of the human personality

4.
Use their acquired knowledge base, skills and attitudes to become an attorney
Identify the skills necessary to run an attorney’s office
Deal effectively with typical problem which arise in an attorney’s firm by using acquired skills of critical and analytical thinking, as well as communication skills
Contribute to the training of other candidate attorneys

5.
– Identify and address the need for legal services within their communities
Identify the need for basic legal education within society and train people to do it

C).
1.
Effectively conduct oral consultations with clients
Establish a relationship of trust with their client through effective communication
Extract all relevant information from clients and provide informed and appropriate feedback
Explain the legal position to a client, orally or in writing, and advise the client as to the appropriate legal action to be taken, as well as the implications and consequences of such action
Deal responsibly and effectively with clients’ queries
Engage in legal debate with colleagues and convey legal opinions effectively and coherently
Analyse and critically evaluate different points of view and respond in an appropriate and responsible manner to further purposeful legal argument
Present substantiated legal argument to court, orally or in writing, which is clear, concise and to the point
Conduct a case in a professional manner in accordance with courtroom conventions and procedures

2.
Use their acquired knowledge base and skills to interpret legal situations within a given context and respond in a responsible manner on behalf of their clients
Analyse and critically evaluate different possible courses of action to assist their clients in taking informed decisions
Keep their clients informed of the progress of legal transactions by reporting and accounting to them on a regular basis
Represent their clients in legal transactions with integrity
Manage legal transactions effectively to conclusion, including administration of files
Adhere to the strict code of legal ethics in all legal transactions
Interact with others on behalf of clients in reaching appropriate settlements and agreements

3.
Apply their acquired knowledge of and skills in negotiation in practice
Prepare for and conduct trials in the High Court and Magistrate’s Court and other tribunals
Use sources of law to research legal problems
Gather and prepare evidence for trials
Apply their acquired knowledge of rules, acts and procedures pertaining to the High Court and the Magistrate’s Court

4.
Conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with the rules and procedures relating to the attorneys’ profession
Administer and manage their affairs ethically and responsibly

5.
Draft legal documents, such as contracts, wills, etc, which comply with all relevant legal requirements
Understand and interpret the needs and requests of clients and record these in proper legal documents
Act responsibly within the mandate given by the client
Advise clients of the legal implications attached to specific legal documents

6.
Apply their accounting and administration skills effectively and ethically in all relevant aspects of practice
Keep proper records of all transactions and actions taken on behalf of clients
Accept full responsibility and accountability for the management of their practice

7.
Interpret and apply the constitutional values of equality, freedom, etc, within the context of a constitutional democracy
Advance the creation of a just and democratic society within the South African legal framework
Analyse and critically evaluate existing South African law in the light of the Constitution and seek harmonising solutions to conflicts of interpretation
Make reference to comparable foreign legal systems in order to interpret and apply constitutional principles
Appreciate and promote cultural and religious diversity within the context of the Constitution
Interpret and apply legislation relevant to a particular matter

8.
Use and apply acquired knowledge and skills to administer legal matters
Recognise and explore the possibility and suitability of alternative dispute resolution procedures in appropriate circumstances
Effectively apply the principles relating to alternative dispute resolution procedures

Integrated assessment:

Formative assessment:
Learning and assessment are integrated. The scheme of work includes assignments based on the learning material and students are given feedback. The process is continuous and focuses on smaller sections of the work and limited numbers of outcomes. Candidates are continuously evaluated during in-practice training by principals and other members of the legal profession

Summative assessment:
An official admission examination assesses the totality of outcomes in an integrated manner; the learner’s ability to manage and integrate a large body of knowledge to achieve the stated outcomes is assessed. This includes the assessment of research skills, as well as critical and analytical thinking and the ability to reach substantiate solutions in practical situations

Upon completion of practical training, the principal of a candidate must certify that such a candidate has been exposed to all relevant aspects of attorneys’ practice and has performed satisfactorily. The High Court admits candidates to the attorneys’ profession upon application to the Court on condition that they have complied with all statutory requirements for such admission