“That persuades”
Duration:9:00 – 16:00
ABOUTTHISSEMINAR
Every practising lawyer, corporate in-house counsel and legal advisors in all spheres of government must be able to write opinions effectively and in a manner that answers the clients’ mandate. This seminar will assist you to learn techniques in writing effective legal opinions.
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Dates:Port Elizabeth: / 22 May 2017
East London: / 23 May 2017
Johannesburg: / 05 June 2017
Pretoria: / 06 June 2017
Bloemfontein: / 09 June 2017
Durban: / 03 July 2017
Cape Town: / 02 August 2017
Presenter:
Ismail Hussain SC is a former Judge of the High Court and Competition Appeal Court. He has been a highly popular LEAD trainer for many years. Mr Hussain SC is an expert in commercial drafting, opinion writing, and litigation and case management. He is a published author.
How to register
Please complete the editable registration form on the last page of this document. E-mail the form together withproof of payment .
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Outline/content of the seminar : Acquire advanced skills- Discussion on analytical thinking and problem solving.
- Technique to be applied in solving legal problems.
- Writing techniques.
- Plain language usage.
- Types of opinions.
- The basic layout for opinions.
- Research technique and analysis –
how to be more efficient and save time - The facts – how to obtain and how to work with fact. Fact analysis.
- The law – how to analyse and carry out effective research.
- Logical reasoning and analytical thinking – how to apply the law to the facts.
- Composing the opinion.
- First part – factual
- Second part –the issues
- Third part – advice on the law
- Fourth part – conclusion
- The final phase
Who should attend?
Attorneys, advocates, candidate attorneys and in-house counsel of any level of seniority. Legal advisors in government. Corporate legal advisors.
Level of skills needed to get most value from the seminar
Suitable for all attorneys and candidate attorneys
Registration fee categories (See page 3)
The registration fees are substantially subsidised for practising attorneys and candidate attorneys. Course material and refreshments are included in the fee.
1.Practising attorneys: R 1 450.00 per person
2.Candidate attorneys and support staff: R1 320.00per person
3.Practising attorneys from firms further than 150 km from closest venue: R 1050.00per person
4.Non-practising attorneys/others: R 2 900.00per person
Cancellation clauses
Cancellation by delegate
To cancel your registration, please e-mail at least 48 hours before the course date to avoid being liable for the full rate. Refunds must be claimed in writing within 15 business days after cancellation.
Cancellation by LEAD
If you want to attend this programme, please book as soon as possible as LEAD reserves the right to cancel a learning activity should the number of delegates not justify the costs involved. Registered delegates will be given reasonable notice of cancellation.
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WRITE AN OPINION Seminar2017“That persuades”
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INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE FORM
Save the form on your computer and type your details directly onto the form to replace . Click on the appropriate blocks .Save and e-mail the form to together with proof of payment.
Dates
Port Elizabeth: 22 May 2017
East London: 23 May 2017
Johannesburg : 05 June 2017
Pretoria : 06 June 2017 / Bloemfontein : 09 June 2017
Durban : 03 July 2017
Cape Town : 02 August 2017
Registration fee categories
Practising attorneys: R1 450.00 per person
Candidate attorneys and support staff: R1 320.00 per person
Practising attorneys from firms further than 150 km from closest venue: R1 050.00 per person
Non-practising attorneys/others: R 2 900.00 per person
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Law Society of South Africa |Bank: FNB Pretoria | Acc no: 6200 9641 079
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Halal Kosher Vegetarian / If disabled, can we assist you at the venue?
Where did you hear about the seminar? Email SMS Word of Mouth Employer Website
Please note
1.Registration will be confirmed by LEAD only if proof of payment hasbeen received.
2.The venue for this event will be confirmed with registration confirmation.Please wait for the confirmation before you make your travel and accommodation arrangements.
3.Fees must be paid to the designated Law Society of South Africa’s (LSSA) bank account (FNB Pretoria: Acc no: 6200 9641 079). The LSSA will not accept liability if fees are paid into any other account.
4.Any person who has registered for an event and fails to cancel (in writing) at least 48 hours before the event date, shall be held liable for the full fee.
5.Registration closes 48 hours before the event. Late registration can be made with LEAD approval.
6.LEAD reserves the right to cancel a learning activity should the number of delegates not justify the costs involved. Registered delegates will be given reasonable notice of cancellation.
For questions on this course, e-mail minar Department-tel: 012441 4600
For questions on registration, e-mail Annelie Dagnin – tel:012 441 4669/00
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