Product Description
Clinical Law in South Africa (4th edition)
Authors: Jobst Bodenstein, Willem De Klerk, L Botha Grove, Franciscus Haupt, Anton Kok, S Hassim Mahomed, M Osman-Hayder, P Stilwell, D Wimpey, DJ McQuoid-Mason, D Singo, S Jassiem, D Dass
Format: Physical Hardcopy
This book is a comprehensive collection of writings on applied legal skills typically taught in clinical legal education courses at law schools in South Africa.
Each chapter of this work covers aspects of lawyering skills. The book was conceived out of the recognition that the training of a lawyer involves a unique combination of learning experiences ranging from pure academic to practical legal training and skills development. The aim of the book is to collect in one publication the most essential topics covered in every clinical legal education course. It is compiled by senior clinical attorneys with experience in the teaching and practice of law.
Contents:
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CHAPTER 1 - Introduction
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CHAPTER 2 - The legal profession in South Africa
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CHAPTER 3 - Professional and ethical conduct
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CHAPTER 4 - Consultation skills
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CHAPTER 5 - File and case management
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CHAPTER 6 - Numeracy skills
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CHAPTER 7 - Practice management
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CHAPTER 8 - Legal research and writing opinions
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CHAPTER 9 - Drafting letters
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CHAPTER 10 - Drafting pleadings, notices and applications
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CHAPTER 11 - Drafting wills
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CHAPTER 12 - Drafting contracts
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CHAPTER 13 - Trial advocacy
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CHAPTER 14 - Alternative dispute resolution
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CHAPTER 15 - Goals of clinical legal education
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Bibliography
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Index
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