A New Approach to Professional Practice

Description:

Transition from student to legal professional with confidence. A New Approach to Professional Practice is a practical guide designed to prepare South African law students for the realities of the legal profession. It moves beyond the “what” of the law to explain the “how”—focusing on the ethical, administrative, and procedural skills required to run a successful and compliant legal practice in South Africa.

Why this Textbook is a Law Student Essential:

• Practical Legal Training (PLT) Focus: Highly relevant for students in their final year of LLB and those preparing for the Board Exams (Competency-Based Examinations).

• Ethics & Integrity: Comprehensive coverage of the Legal Practice Act (LPA) and the Code of Conduct for legal practitioners.

• Firm Management: Explains the business side of law, including trust accounts, file management, and client consultations.

• Modern Legal Landscape: Addresses contemporary challenges in the SA legal system, including technology in the courtroom and the evolving role of the Legal Practice Council.

Key Topics Covered:

• Professional Ethics: The duty to the court, the client, and the profession.

• Trust Accounting: An introduction to the critical rules governing legal trust accounts and the Fidelity Fund.

• Office Management: Best practices for file archiving, diary management, and billing.

• Communication Skills: Effective interviewing techniques and drafting professional legal correspondence.

• Disciplinary Procedures: Understanding the consequences of unprofessional conduct and the powers of the LPC.

Key Specifications:

• ISBN-13: 9781485131380

• Editor: E. Nel

• Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd

• Format: Physical Softcover