LEGAL WRITING FOR LITIGATION – R500 PER DELEGATE
A 2-day Practical Workshop on the Skill of Persuasive Writing for Attorneys
Only 20 seats per centre*
ABOUT THE 2-DAY WORKSHOP
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 commands respect from those who read their writings.
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
Day 2:
•Technique in drafting a plea
•Analysis of fact and law
•How to determine the defence, including exceptions and special pleas
•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 demonstrationsand exercises.
PRESENTER
The workshop will be led byAdv Ismail Hussain SC who is a former Judge of the High Court and Competition Appeal Court. He has been a popular LEAD trainer for many years. / TOWN/CITIES AND DATES
(TIME: 9:00-16:00 - both days)
Midrand23 and 24 November 2012
Polokwane30 November and 1 December 2012
East London7 and 8 December 2012
LEAD makes use of reputable venues. The venue for this seminar will be confirmed with registration confirmation.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
All legal practitioners. This is an excellent development opportunity for those attorneys involved in High Court litigationand those who wish to litigate in the High Court.
Candidate attorneys may also benefit.
REGISTRATION FEES (VAT INCLUSIVE) FOR 2 DAYS*
Practising attorneys, candidate attorneys and support staff: Only R 500 per person.
*Due to the limited seating available, preference will be given to Attorneys from smaller firms on a first-come, first-served basis
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Please type your details on the form on page 2 after you have saved it on your computer. Email the completed form, your payment details or proof of payment and a copy of your ID document to .
Payment can be made up-front by cheque, credit card or direct deposit. No registration will be confirmed if the payment details or proof of payment has not been included.
Any person who has registered for a seminar and fails to cancel (in writing) at least 48 hours prior to the seminar, shall be held liable for the payment. All refunds must be claimed in writing not more than 15 business days after cancellation.
LEAD and SASSETA reserve 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.
If you have questions on the seminar/workshop itself, please contact
LEAD contact numbers: +27 (0)12441-4645/4613/4608
If you have questions on registering for the seminar/workshop, please contact
LEAD contact numbers: +27 (0)12 441 4669 (direct) │ +27 (0) Tel: +27 (0)12 441 4600 (switchboard)
LSSA LEAD SEMINARS 2012: NEW MAGISTRATES’ COURT PROCEDURE Page 1 of 3
REGISTRATION FORM:LEGAL WRITING FOR LITIGATION 2012 / Forward your completed registration to the LEAD Registrations Department.
By fax: 012 341 4190 or by e-mail:
Tel: 012 441 4669/8. Please complete a separate form for each delegate.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE FORM
- Save the form on your computer and then.type your details directly onto the form to replace .
- Where a blockappears, please select the correct block to look like this .
- Save and email the form to together with proof of payment.
- Credit card payments:Print out the form and sign where indicated. Scan and email; or fax to the above details.
DATE AND TOWN/CITY OF ATTENDANCE
Midrand 23 and 24 November 2012
Polokwane 30 November and 1 December 2012
East London 7 and 8 December 2012
The venue for this seminar/workshop will be confirmed by LEAD with registration confirmation.
TYPE OF DELEGATE
Practising attorneys, Candidate Attorneys and Support Staff: R 500 per person for the two-day workshop
YOUR DETAILS
Surname: / First name:
ID number: / Gender: F M / Your position:
Firm/company: / City/Town: / Title:
Tel: () / Fax: ()
Cell: / Email:
Postal address: / Postal code:
Home address: / Postal code:
Docex address: / Race (for reporting reasons):
PAYMENT OPTIONS(Registration will be confirmed only if the payment details or proof of payment has been received.)
Payment by Credit Card:Card type: MasterCard Visa
Budget facility to be used? No Yes Number of months: Amount: R
Card expiry date: Card holder’s name:
Card number:
Signature: Date:
Payment by cheque: (NB: payable to “Law Society of South Africa”) Amount: R
Payment by electronic funds transfer (EFT):
Account Name: Law Society of South Africa
Account:6200 9641 079
Reference:TEL NO/FIRM/NAME/SEMINAR SASLW / Amount: R
Bank:FNB Pretoria
Branch Code:251445
Special Dietary Requirements (if any): / Disability: No Yes Nature of disability:
If you have questions on the seminar/workshop itself, please contact
LEAD contact numbers: +27 (0)12441-4645/4613/4608
If you have questions on registering for the seminar/workshop, please contact
LEAD Contact numbers: +27 (0)12 441 4669 (direct) │ +27 (0) Tel: +27 (0)12 441 4600 (switchboard)