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QUESTION 1
1.1. What test does Legal Aid South Africa apply to assess whether a person qualifies for legal
assistance, and what criteria are evaluated in this test?
Legal Aid South Africa applies the means test to determine if a person qualifies for legal assistance.
This test considers the individual's income, as well as their movable and immovable property. If the
total assets are sufficient to cover legal costs, legal aid is denied, even if income is low (PAC2602,
Study Guide, Page 3).
1.2. Given the digital divide between rural households and urban areas, how can paralegals
promote digital inclusion within the communities they serve?
Paralegals can promote digital inclusion within communities by providing digital literacy training,
helping community members navigate online legal resources, and offering support in accessing
online government services. They could also assist in setting up digital platforms to facilitate
communication and access to legal assistance (PAC2602, Study Guide, Page 6).
1.3. Identify the two different types of budgets typically used when budgeting for a Paralegal
Advice Centre.
There are typically two types of budgets used in paralegal advice centres:
Organisational budget: Covers general running expenses and planned activities.
Project-specific budget: Prepared for specific projects or activities undertaken by the centre
(PAC2602, Study Guide, Page 24).
QUESTION 1
1.1. What test does Legal Aid South Africa apply to assess whether a person qualifies for legal
assistance, and what criteria are evaluated in this test?
Legal Aid South Africa applies the means test to determine if a person qualifies for legal assistance.
This test considers the individual's income, as well as their movable and immovable property. If the
total assets are sufficient to cover legal costs, legal aid is denied, even if income is low (PAC2602,
Study Guide, Page 3).
1.2. Given the digital divide between rural households and urban areas, how can paralegals
promote digital inclusion within the communities they serve?
Paralegals can promote digital inclusion within communities by providing digital literacy training,
helping community members navigate online legal resources, and offering support in accessing
online government services. They could also assist in setting up digital platforms to facilitate
communication and access to legal assistance (PAC2602, Study Guide, Page 6).
1.3. Identify the two different types of budgets typically used when budgeting for a Paralegal
Advice Centre.
There are typically two types of budgets used in paralegal advice centres:
Organisational budget: Covers general running expenses and planned activities.
Project-specific budget: Prepared for specific projects or activities undertaken by the centre
(PAC2602, Study Guide, Page 24).
