LJU4802
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)..
DUE DATE: 17 March 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1
1. Cite the legislation that currently regulates the attorney’s profession in South Africa.
ANSWER:
The Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 is the legislation that currently regulates the attorney’s profession in
South Africa. It replaced the Attorneys Act 53 of 1979 and the Admission of Advocates Act 74 of 1964,
establishing a unified regulatory framework for legal practitioners, including attorneys and advocates.
2. What is the function of the Legal Practice Council (LPC)?
ANSWER:
The Legal Practice Council (LPC) is responsible for regulating the legal profession in South Africa. Its
functions include ensuring compliance with ethical and professional standards, handling complaints
against legal practitioners, administering the admission of attorneys and advocates, and overseeing
disciplinary proceedings. The LPC also works to protect the public by ensuring that attorneys and
advocates uphold the highest professional and ethical standards.
3. What was the issue for determination in this case?
ANSWER:
Disclaimer:
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
responsible for how the materials are used.
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)..
DUE DATE: 17 March 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1
1. Cite the legislation that currently regulates the attorney’s profession in South Africa.
ANSWER:
The Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 is the legislation that currently regulates the attorney’s profession in
South Africa. It replaced the Attorneys Act 53 of 1979 and the Admission of Advocates Act 74 of 1964,
establishing a unified regulatory framework for legal practitioners, including attorneys and advocates.
2. What is the function of the Legal Practice Council (LPC)?
ANSWER:
The Legal Practice Council (LPC) is responsible for regulating the legal profession in South Africa. Its
functions include ensuring compliance with ethical and professional standards, handling complaints
against legal practitioners, administering the admission of attorneys and advocates, and overseeing
disciplinary proceedings. The LPC also works to protect the public by ensuring that attorneys and
advocates uphold the highest professional and ethical standards.
3. What was the issue for determination in this case?
ANSWER:
Disclaimer:
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
responsible for how the materials are used.
