ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 17 MARCH 2025
, LJU4802 Assignment 1 2025
ASSIGNMENT 01
DUE DATE AND TIME: 17 MARCH 2025 AT 13:00
Written assignment
You must submit your assignment electronically via myUnisa on or before 17 March at
13:00. Note that the assignment may not be submitted by fax or e-mail.
Question 1
Cite the legislation that currently regulates the attorney’s profession in South Africa.
The attorney's profession in South Africa is currently regulated by
The Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014.1
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Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 | South African Government
Question 2
Cite the legislation that was applied in this case and explain why it was applicable.
The legislation applied in this case was the Attorneys Act 53 of 1979 and the Legal Practice Act
28 of 2014.1.
Attorneys Act 53 of 1979 – This Act was applicable because the conduct of the attorney in
question occurred before the full implementation of the Legal Practice Act. Certain disciplinary and