, Question1 Which Act regulates the attorney’s profession?
(1)
Question 1
The attorney’s profession in South Africa is
regulated by the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014.
This Act governs the admission, conduct, and
regulation of legal practitioners, including
attorneys and advocates. It also establishes the
Legal Practice Council (LPC), which oversees
the profession and ensures compliance with
ethical and professional standards.
Question 2 All lawyers must be ‘fit and proper’ persons.
Explain when a person will be considered ‘fit and proper’?
(4)
Question 2
A lawyer must be a "fit and proper" person to
be admitted and continue practicing as a legal
practitioner. This requirement is set out in
Section 24(2)(c) of the Legal Practice Act 28
(1)
Question 1
The attorney’s profession in South Africa is
regulated by the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014.
This Act governs the admission, conduct, and
regulation of legal practitioners, including
attorneys and advocates. It also establishes the
Legal Practice Council (LPC), which oversees
the profession and ensures compliance with
ethical and professional standards.
Question 2 All lawyers must be ‘fit and proper’ persons.
Explain when a person will be considered ‘fit and proper’?
(4)
Question 2
A lawyer must be a "fit and proper" person to
be admitted and continue practicing as a legal
practitioner. This requirement is set out in
Section 24(2)(c) of the Legal Practice Act 28
