LJU4802
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 17 March 2025
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later than March 2025. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
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QUESTION 1
1. Cite the legislation that currently regulates the attorney’s profession in South Africa.
ANSWER:
The attorney's profession in South Africa is currently regulated by the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014.
2. What is the function of the Legal Practice Council (LPC)?
ANSWER:
The Legal Practice Council (LPC) is a statutory body established under the Legal Practice Act 28 of
2014. Its primary function is to regulate all legal practitioners (both attorneys and advocates) and
candidate legal practitioners in South Africa. The LPC ensures that these professionals adhere to the
required standards of professional conduct and ethics, thereby protecting the public interest and
maintaining the integrity of the legal profession.
3. What was the issue for determination in this case?
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 17 March 2025
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than March 2025. 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
1. Cite the legislation that currently regulates the attorney’s profession in South Africa.
ANSWER:
The attorney's profession in South Africa is currently regulated by the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014.
2. What is the function of the Legal Practice Council (LPC)?
ANSWER:
The Legal Practice Council (LPC) is a statutory body established under the Legal Practice Act 28 of
2014. Its primary function is to regulate all legal practitioners (both attorneys and advocates) and
candidate legal practitioners in South Africa. The LPC ensures that these professionals adhere to the
required standards of professional conduct and ethics, thereby protecting the public interest and
maintaining the integrity of the legal profession.
3. What was the issue for determination in this case?
