SayPro Online Course SAQA 11516617212

A).
1.
Identify legal issues in fact complexes presented by clients
Analyse the nature of 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
Produce authoritative substantiated legal argument in support of a solution to a given legal problem

2.
– Work effectively with colleagues
– 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
Realise their responsibility to 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 a notarial practice are fully and effectively complied with

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
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
Prepare legal documents in accordance with the language conventions pertaining to law
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

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.
– Show 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 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.
Show awareness of 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

4.
Use their acquired knowledge base, skills and attitudes to become a notary
Identify the skills necessary to run a notarial office
Deal effectively with typical problem which arise in a natarial practice by using acquired skills of critical and analytical thinking, as well as communication skills
Contribute to the training of prospective conveyancers

5.
– Identify and address the need for notarial services within their communities

C).
1.
Know the various statutes, regulations, ordinances, government notices, official circulars and decided cases applicable to conveyancing
Are aware of the responsibilities of conveyancers and of the professional conduct expected from conveyancers
Analyse and critically evaluate conveyancing matters and apply their acquired knowledge and skills to manage a legal conveyancing practice
Use sources of law to research legal conveyancing problems
Offer appropriate advice and solutions in conveyancing

2.
Identify the applicable legal documents to be drafted for every transaction to be registered in the deeds office
Draft deeds, certificates, applications, consents, agreements and other documents which comply with all relevant legal requirements

3.
Apply their acquired knowledge to identify, prepare and loge the appropriate supporting documents for the registration of legal transactions at the deeds office
Follow correct procedures in lodging documents for registration in the deeds office
Use their acquired knowledge to respond to and correct queries by the registrar of deeds

4.
Effectively conduct oral consultations with clients
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 on the appropriate legal action to be taken
Deal responsibly and effectively with queries of clients, colleagues and officials
Communicate and correspond effectively with clients, colleagues, officials and institutions on all matters pertaining to conveyancing

Integrated assessment:

Candidates are continuously evaluated on practical experience

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

The High Court admits candidates as conveyancers upon application to the Court on condition that they have complied with all statutory requirements for such admission