LJU4802
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 22 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 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
Cite the legislation that currently regulates the attorney’s profession in South Africa. (2)
ANSWER:
The Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 regulates the attorney's profession in South Africa.
QUESTION 2
2.1 Name the applicant in this case. (1)
ANSWER
The applicant in this case is the Legal Practice Council.
2.2 Why was the applicant established? (2)
ANSWER
The Legal Practice Council was established to regulate the affairs of legal practitioners in South
Africa, ensuring that they adhere to professional standards and ethical conduct.
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 22 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 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
Cite the legislation that currently regulates the attorney’s profession in South Africa. (2)
ANSWER:
The Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 regulates the attorney's profession in South Africa.
QUESTION 2
2.1 Name the applicant in this case. (1)
ANSWER
The applicant in this case is the Legal Practice Council.
2.2 Why was the applicant established? (2)
ANSWER
The Legal Practice Council was established to regulate the affairs of legal practitioners in South
Africa, ensuring that they adhere to professional standards and ethical conduct.
