BWE1501
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 11 March 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 11 March 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
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QUESTION 1
Which Act regulates the attorney’s and advocate’s profession? (1)
Answer:
➢ The Attorneys Act regulates the attorney's profession, while the Advocates Act regulates the
advocate's profession.
QUESTION 2
All lawyers must be ‘fit and proper’ persons. Explain when an attorney will be considered ‘fit
and proper’ in your own words. (4)
Answer:
➢ All lawyers are expected to uphold a standard of being 'fit and proper' individuals. This means
they must demonstrate qualities of integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct both in their
professional and personal lives. An attorney is considered 'fit and proper' when they exhibit a
strong sense of moral character, adhere to the principles of justice and fairness, and respect the
law at all times. Additionally, they must possess the necessary qualifications, competence, and
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 11 March 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 11 March 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
Which Act regulates the attorney’s and advocate’s profession? (1)
Answer:
➢ The Attorneys Act regulates the attorney's profession, while the Advocates Act regulates the
advocate's profession.
QUESTION 2
All lawyers must be ‘fit and proper’ persons. Explain when an attorney will be considered ‘fit
and proper’ in your own words. (4)
Answer:
➢ All lawyers are expected to uphold a standard of being 'fit and proper' individuals. This means
they must demonstrate qualities of integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct both in their
professional and personal lives. An attorney is considered 'fit and proper' when they exhibit a
strong sense of moral character, adhere to the principles of justice and fairness, and respect the
law at all times. Additionally, they must possess the necessary qualifications, competence, and
