PAR1501
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, PAR1501 Assessment One 2025
Question 1: Define paralegal and list five characteristics of a paralegal (5)
Definition:
A paralegal is an individual who, although not qualified as an attorney, performs legal
tasks and provides assistance to lawyers, particularly in drafting and procedural tasks,
under supervision paralegal.za.org.
Five characteristics:
1. Possesses basic legal knowledge and understanding of legal procedures (e.g.,
legal terminology, court processes) paralegaladvice.org.za.
2. Skilled in legal drafting and organizing legal documentation (e.g., typing legal
documents, preparing case files) Gawie le Roux Institute of LawLyceum.
3. Capable of legal research and case preparation (supporting attorneys with
briefs, motions, evidence organization) StudocuClass Ace.
4. Demonstrates ethical professionalism—committed, motivated, and respectful
of legal boundaries paralegaladvice.org.za.
5. Acts as a community-based representative, making legal advice accessible,
especially to the underprivileged and marginalized Course HeroCambridge
University Press & Assessment.
Question 2: Ways paralegals can obtain the legal knowledge and skills needed for
their work (3)
1. Formal education/training, such as college diplomas or short paralegal courses
that cover legal procedures and drafting paralegaladvice.org.zaCourse Hero.
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, PAR1501 Assessment One 2025
Question 1: Define paralegal and list five characteristics of a paralegal (5)
Definition:
A paralegal is an individual who, although not qualified as an attorney, performs legal
tasks and provides assistance to lawyers, particularly in drafting and procedural tasks,
under supervision paralegal.za.org.
Five characteristics:
1. Possesses basic legal knowledge and understanding of legal procedures (e.g.,
legal terminology, court processes) paralegaladvice.org.za.
2. Skilled in legal drafting and organizing legal documentation (e.g., typing legal
documents, preparing case files) Gawie le Roux Institute of LawLyceum.
3. Capable of legal research and case preparation (supporting attorneys with
briefs, motions, evidence organization) StudocuClass Ace.
4. Demonstrates ethical professionalism—committed, motivated, and respectful
of legal boundaries paralegaladvice.org.za.
5. Acts as a community-based representative, making legal advice accessible,
especially to the underprivileged and marginalized Course HeroCambridge
University Press & Assessment.
Question 2: Ways paralegals can obtain the legal knowledge and skills needed for
their work (3)
1. Formal education/training, such as college diplomas or short paralegal courses
that cover legal procedures and drafting paralegaladvice.org.zaCourse Hero.
