PAC2602 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026 (Answer Guide) 285356 –
Due 30 March 2026
VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN
GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER
PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in your academics.
UNISA, 2026
Contents
QUESTION 1 .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Test applied by Legal Aid South Africa (4 marks) ................................................................ 2
1.2 Promoting digital inclusion in rural communities (4 marks) ............................................. 2
1.3 Two types of budgets used in a Paralegal Advice Centre (2 marks) ............................... 3
QUESTION 2 .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Role responsible for fundraising and approving expenditure (1 mark).......................... 4
2.2 Two reporting requirements strict funders often require (2 marks) ................................ 4
2.3 Legal term for a matter not yet resolved by the court (1 mark) ........................................ 4
QUESTION 3 ...................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Research to conduct before applying for funding (5 marks) .........................................5
1. Funder’s Mission and Objectives .....................................................................................5
2. Funding Priorities and Focus Areas ................................................................................5
3. Eligibility Criteria ................................................................................................................6
4. Application Process and Deadlines .................................................................................6
5. Reporting and Accountability Requirements..................................................................6
QUESTION 4 ...................................................................................................................................6
Match Column B with Column A (6 marks) .............................................................................6
Explanation for Matching (for your understanding)...........................................................7
, QUESTION 1
1.1 Test applied by Legal Aid South Africa (4 marks)
Legal Aid South Africa applies what is known as the means test to determine whether a
person qualifies for legal assistance.
The means test is a financial assessment used to evaluate whether an applicant can
afford private legal representation. The purpose of this test is to ensure that state-
funded legal assistance is provided only to individuals who genuinely lack the financial
resources to hire a private attorney.
The criteria evaluated in the means test include:
The applicant’s monthly income
The applicant’s assets, such as property, vehicles, or savings
The applicant’s financial obligations, including dependants
Whether the applicant receives social grants or other forms of state support
If the applicant’s income and assets fall below the prescribed threshold, they qualify for
legal assistance. This system ensures fairness and promotes access to justice for
vulnerable and indigent persons.
1.2 Promoting digital inclusion in rural communities (4 marks)
The digital divide between rural and urban areas remains a significant barrier to
accessing legal information and services. Paralegals can play an important role in
promoting digital inclusion within the communities they serve.
Firstly, paralegals can facilitate digital literacy workshops. These workshops can
teach community members how to use smartphones, access online government
services, check court dates, and communicate electronically. This empowers individuals
to access information independently.
Due 30 March 2026
VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN
GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER
PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in your academics.
UNISA, 2026
Contents
QUESTION 1 .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Test applied by Legal Aid South Africa (4 marks) ................................................................ 2
1.2 Promoting digital inclusion in rural communities (4 marks) ............................................. 2
1.3 Two types of budgets used in a Paralegal Advice Centre (2 marks) ............................... 3
QUESTION 2 .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Role responsible for fundraising and approving expenditure (1 mark).......................... 4
2.2 Two reporting requirements strict funders often require (2 marks) ................................ 4
2.3 Legal term for a matter not yet resolved by the court (1 mark) ........................................ 4
QUESTION 3 ...................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Research to conduct before applying for funding (5 marks) .........................................5
1. Funder’s Mission and Objectives .....................................................................................5
2. Funding Priorities and Focus Areas ................................................................................5
3. Eligibility Criteria ................................................................................................................6
4. Application Process and Deadlines .................................................................................6
5. Reporting and Accountability Requirements..................................................................6
QUESTION 4 ...................................................................................................................................6
Match Column B with Column A (6 marks) .............................................................................6
Explanation for Matching (for your understanding)...........................................................7
, QUESTION 1
1.1 Test applied by Legal Aid South Africa (4 marks)
Legal Aid South Africa applies what is known as the means test to determine whether a
person qualifies for legal assistance.
The means test is a financial assessment used to evaluate whether an applicant can
afford private legal representation. The purpose of this test is to ensure that state-
funded legal assistance is provided only to individuals who genuinely lack the financial
resources to hire a private attorney.
The criteria evaluated in the means test include:
The applicant’s monthly income
The applicant’s assets, such as property, vehicles, or savings
The applicant’s financial obligations, including dependants
Whether the applicant receives social grants or other forms of state support
If the applicant’s income and assets fall below the prescribed threshold, they qualify for
legal assistance. This system ensures fairness and promotes access to justice for
vulnerable and indigent persons.
1.2 Promoting digital inclusion in rural communities (4 marks)
The digital divide between rural and urban areas remains a significant barrier to
accessing legal information and services. Paralegals can play an important role in
promoting digital inclusion within the communities they serve.
Firstly, paralegals can facilitate digital literacy workshops. These workshops can
teach community members how to use smartphones, access online government
services, check court dates, and communicate electronically. This empowers individuals
to access information independently.
