Legal Specialist

Law · Intermediate · 40 hours

A foundation for the legal professional: the legal system, courts, legal professions, branches of law, legal reasoning, research, writing and professional ethics.

What you'll learn

• Understand the legal system and its sources
• Know the court structure and legal professions
• Apply legal reasoning and research
• Draft basic legal documents
• Understand legal ethics and careers

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Law
• Module 2: The South African Legal System
• Module 3: The Court Structure
• Module 4: Legal Professionals
• Module 5: Branches of Law
• Module 6: Legal Reasoning
• Module 7: Legal Research
• Module 8: Legal Writing & Drafting
• Module 9: Ethics & Professional Conduct
• Module 10: Legal Careers
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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