PAC2602
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 23 APRIL 2025
, PAC2602: Paralegal Studies – Assignment 2
Semester 1, 2025
Due Date: 23 April 2025
Total Marks: 25
QUESTION 1: Fill in the missing words (1 mark each)
1.1 The constitution of an advice centre provides a comprehensive blueprint on how
the centre must operate.
1.2 Paralegals play an important role in ensuring that marginalised communities
achieve access to justice, even those communities in the furthest flung areas in South
Africa.
1.3 The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 has created further opportunities for
paralegals to provide conciliation, mediation, or arbitration services in the resolution of
consumer disputes.
1.4 Typically, start-up costs include the securing of premises for the centre, telephone
installation, furniture, and office equipment.
1.5 Donations can be made for a specific purpose for example for the buying of a
computer.
1.6 Designated funds are project specific and the funds are only used for expenditure
on a specific project for which funds are allocated.
1.7 Event-specific grants are grants for specific events like a sports day.
1.8 Monitoring the budget entails updating the expenditure regularly, preferably
monthly, and comparing it with the budget.
1.9 A financial report is a more formal way of monitoring as it also includes making
changes and adjustments to the budget as well as ensuring that members of staff spend
the money properly.
1.10 The non-profit company must have a board of directors consisting of at least
three directors.
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 23 APRIL 2025
, PAC2602: Paralegal Studies – Assignment 2
Semester 1, 2025
Due Date: 23 April 2025
Total Marks: 25
QUESTION 1: Fill in the missing words (1 mark each)
1.1 The constitution of an advice centre provides a comprehensive blueprint on how
the centre must operate.
1.2 Paralegals play an important role in ensuring that marginalised communities
achieve access to justice, even those communities in the furthest flung areas in South
Africa.
1.3 The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 has created further opportunities for
paralegals to provide conciliation, mediation, or arbitration services in the resolution of
consumer disputes.
1.4 Typically, start-up costs include the securing of premises for the centre, telephone
installation, furniture, and office equipment.
1.5 Donations can be made for a specific purpose for example for the buying of a
computer.
1.6 Designated funds are project specific and the funds are only used for expenditure
on a specific project for which funds are allocated.
1.7 Event-specific grants are grants for specific events like a sports day.
1.8 Monitoring the budget entails updating the expenditure regularly, preferably
monthly, and comparing it with the budget.
1.9 A financial report is a more formal way of monitoring as it also includes making
changes and adjustments to the budget as well as ensuring that members of staff spend
the money properly.
1.10 The non-profit company must have a board of directors consisting of at least
three directors.
