BWE1501 Assignment 1
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 26
March 2025
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, Question 1 What are the three requirements for admission as an attorney? (3)
The three requirements for admission as an attorney are generally:
1. Academic Qualification: Holding a relevant law degree (LLB or equivalent).
2. Practical Vocational Training: Completing a period of practical vocational training
(articles of clerkship) under a practicing attorney.
3. Fit and Proper Person: Being a fit and proper person to be admitted and practice as an
attorney.
Question 2 Which statutory body is established under the Legal Practice Act to compensate
clients if their trust money is misappropriated by an attorney? (1)
The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund is established under the Legal Practice Act to
compensate clients if their trust money is misappropriated by an attorney.
Question 3 Provide a list of the people who work at the law firm. (5)
This question is impossible to answer without knowing the specific law firm. However, a general
list of people who typically work at a law firm could include:
Attorneys/Partners
Associates
Candidate Attorneys/Trainee Lawyers
Paralegals/Legal Assistants
Legal Secretaries
Receptionist
Office Manager
Accountant/Bookkeeper
IT Support Staff
Question 4 Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE (only write down the
answer) Advocates who do not have a trust account take instructions directly from the public. (1)
FALSE
Question 5 Provide the main differences between law firm paralegals and community-based
paralegals. (4)
The main differences between law firm paralegals and community-based paralegals are:
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 26
March 2025
For assistance contact
Email:
, Question 1 What are the three requirements for admission as an attorney? (3)
The three requirements for admission as an attorney are generally:
1. Academic Qualification: Holding a relevant law degree (LLB or equivalent).
2. Practical Vocational Training: Completing a period of practical vocational training
(articles of clerkship) under a practicing attorney.
3. Fit and Proper Person: Being a fit and proper person to be admitted and practice as an
attorney.
Question 2 Which statutory body is established under the Legal Practice Act to compensate
clients if their trust money is misappropriated by an attorney? (1)
The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund is established under the Legal Practice Act to
compensate clients if their trust money is misappropriated by an attorney.
Question 3 Provide a list of the people who work at the law firm. (5)
This question is impossible to answer without knowing the specific law firm. However, a general
list of people who typically work at a law firm could include:
Attorneys/Partners
Associates
Candidate Attorneys/Trainee Lawyers
Paralegals/Legal Assistants
Legal Secretaries
Receptionist
Office Manager
Accountant/Bookkeeper
IT Support Staff
Question 4 Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE (only write down the
answer) Advocates who do not have a trust account take instructions directly from the public. (1)
FALSE
Question 5 Provide the main differences between law firm paralegals and community-based
paralegals. (4)
The main differences between law firm paralegals and community-based paralegals are:
