, BWE1501 Assignment 1
Semester 2 2025
DUE 22 August 2025
Use this document as a guide and for references to answer your assignment
Question 1
List the three (3) main careers in the legal profession. (3)
Lawyer/Attorney – Represents and advises clients in legal matters, both in and
out of court.
Judge/Magistrate – Presides over court proceedings, interprets the law, and
delivers judgments.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant – Supports lawyers by conducting research, drafting
documents, and handling case preparations.
Question 2
Provide the main differences between Law firm paralegals and Community-
based paralegals. (4)
Key Differences (Main Points)
1. Work Environment & Institutional Setting
Law Firm Paralegals operate within structured, formal legal
environments—typically law firms, corporate legal departments, or
government agencies—focusing on attorney-driven, fee-based work.
Community-Based Paralegals work embedded in communities—via NGOs,
legal aid clinics, or grassroots organizations—providing informal, accessible
services tailored to underserved populations.
2. Scope & Focus of Work
Semester 2 2025
DUE 22 August 2025
Use this document as a guide and for references to answer your assignment
Question 1
List the three (3) main careers in the legal profession. (3)
Lawyer/Attorney – Represents and advises clients in legal matters, both in and
out of court.
Judge/Magistrate – Presides over court proceedings, interprets the law, and
delivers judgments.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant – Supports lawyers by conducting research, drafting
documents, and handling case preparations.
Question 2
Provide the main differences between Law firm paralegals and Community-
based paralegals. (4)
Key Differences (Main Points)
1. Work Environment & Institutional Setting
Law Firm Paralegals operate within structured, formal legal
environments—typically law firms, corporate legal departments, or
government agencies—focusing on attorney-driven, fee-based work.
Community-Based Paralegals work embedded in communities—via NGOs,
legal aid clinics, or grassroots organizations—providing informal, accessible
services tailored to underserved populations.
2. Scope & Focus of Work
