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SEMINAR CONTENT - DAY 1

• Practical English usage
• Drafting of correspondence
• Analysis of fact and law
• Technique in drafting particulars of claim –from taking instructions to final draft
• Determining the cause of action
• Contractual and delictual claims
• Drafting in a manner that is persuasive

Practical demonstrations and exercises

SEMINAR CONTENT - DAY 2

• Technique in drafting the plea
• Analysis of fact and law
• How to determine the defence, including exceptions and special plea
• Preparing and drafting a response to allegations of fact and conclusions of law
• Introduction to drafting in motion proceedings
• “The Plascon Test”
• Drafting notices of motion and supporting affidavits
• Drafting interdicts
• Drafting heads of argument

Practical demonstrations and exercises

On both days presentations and supervision will be carried out by experienced practitioners.

Each participant will receive a comprehensive instruction manual.

PURPOSE

• Legal practitioners often stand or fall by their correspondence and pleadings.
• This workshop is intended to transfer skills to those who seek to litigate successfully.
• Participants will learn that effective writing increases business success and command respect from those who read their writings.

CONTENT

• The use of English in legal practice with greater impact and success
• Find and analyze facts that will benefit your clients’ case
• Correspondence: power tool or fatal flaw?
• Draft pleadings that persuade Draft affidavits
• Follow-up web-based assignments/training will be provided

WORKSHOP WILL BE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE

PRESENTERS:

Judges and senior practitioners

TIME:

09:00 –16:00 (both days)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Preference will be given to persons within the relevant province and within a 100km radius of the venue.

LIMITED TO 30 PEOPLE MAXIMUM!!!!

L.E.A.D reserves the right to cancel a workshop should the number of delegates not justify the costs involved. Please fax registration form to confirm booking.

Forward your completed registration to the Seminars Department:

E-mail Elmarie@lssalead.org.zaor fax 0865507095

Please complete a separate registration form for each delegate see below full PDF.