, BWE1501 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 26 March 2025@12:00pm; 100%
correct solutions and explanations.
Question1 Which Act regulates the attorney’s profession? (1)
The Act Regulating the Attorney’s Profession in South
Africa
The Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 is the primary legislation
that regulates the attorney’s profession in South Africa. This Act
came into full effect on 1 November 2018, replacing the
Attorneys Act 53 of 1979 and the Advocates Admission Act
74 of 1964. It establishes a uniform regulatory framework for
legal practitioners, including attorneys and advocates, ensuring
accountability, accessibility, and transformation within the legal
profession.
Detailed Explanation of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 (10
Marks)
1. Regulation of Legal Practitioners
o The Act governs both attorneys and advocates,
providing a single regulatory structure for legal
professionals in South Africa.
o It ensures that all legal practitioners meet the
necessary qualifications, ethical standards, and
professional responsibilities.
2. The Legal Practice Council (LPC)
o The Act established the Legal Practice Council
(LPC), which is responsible for regulating attorneys
and advocates.
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 26 March 2025@12:00pm; 100%
correct solutions and explanations.
Question1 Which Act regulates the attorney’s profession? (1)
The Act Regulating the Attorney’s Profession in South
Africa
The Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 is the primary legislation
that regulates the attorney’s profession in South Africa. This Act
came into full effect on 1 November 2018, replacing the
Attorneys Act 53 of 1979 and the Advocates Admission Act
74 of 1964. It establishes a uniform regulatory framework for
legal practitioners, including attorneys and advocates, ensuring
accountability, accessibility, and transformation within the legal
profession.
Detailed Explanation of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 (10
Marks)
1. Regulation of Legal Practitioners
o The Act governs both attorneys and advocates,
providing a single regulatory structure for legal
professionals in South Africa.
o It ensures that all legal practitioners meet the
necessary qualifications, ethical standards, and
professional responsibilities.
2. The Legal Practice Council (LPC)
o The Act established the Legal Practice Council
(LPC), which is responsible for regulating attorneys
and advocates.
