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Finding the law with Prof Johan Scott and Shirley Gilmore

It has been said that legal research is the pillar on which the entire legal profession rests. Legal research skills are essential to ensuring the success of legal practitioners. As the law and legal environment continually change, it is imperative to sharpen this skill set on an ongoing basis to excel in your field.

This course consists of two modules. Module 1 is presented by Prof Johan Scott (professor emeritus) and focuses on legal research skills – how to value and use legal sources. This module is a great refresher on how to use some of the basic tools required to unlock legal knowledge. This module will focus on the identification or classification of the subdivisions of the law. It will also cover the legal sources that need to be consulted in almost every problem-solving scenario, with various examples to illustrate how these should be approached and applied.

Module 2 is presented by Shirley Gilmore, former head of the Law Library at the University of Pretoria. Representatives from Juta and LexisNexis will also share their knowledge on how you can find relevant legal information online, and how to deal with contradictory legal sources.

Modules can be taken together, separately and in any order.

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Who should attend?

Legal practitioners who want to improve or refresh their legal research skills and find relevant legal information online with ease.

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Module 1 - Legal research skills: how to value and use legal sources

Part 1: Subdividing or classifying the law

International law
National law
Substantive law
Procedural law
Supplementary disciplines

Part 2: Survey of the sources of law

Sources of law
Formal (primary) sources of South African law
The Constitution
Legislation
Common-law writings
Judicial precedent
Modern custom
African customary law
Secondary sources

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Module 2 - Law sources: finding relevant legal information online

Where and how to find relevant legal information:
Books
Legislation
Law reports and case law
Journal articles
Other foreign legal sources

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The logistics

Module 1 is presented over 2 hours, while Module 2 is presented over 2.5 hours. Lectures can either be attended online or by obtaining recordings.
Online lectures are presented in the mornings from 8:00-10:00 and recordings can be viewed at any time during the day. Note that Module 2 will be presented from 8:00-10:30.
The presentation is accompanied by a comprehensive reference manual, sent in PDF format.
No written assessments will be required to complete any of the modules.
You will receive a certificate of attendance.

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Our promise

Professor Johan Scott, emeritus professor of law, with a prodigious publication record to his credit, will teach you how to find the law.
This course is an amazing "finishing school" that addresses various shortcomings in your university studies.
It will sharpen your research skills and set you apart from your peers.

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Fill out this form to download your FREE copy of our template pack for the application to be admitted as legal practitioner.

The template pack includes:

A checklist for the application for admission in terms of the Legal Practice Act
A list of requisite annexures
A template for the notice of motion
A template for the founding affidavit
A template for the supporting affidavit

Course Information

2022 Dates

Online lectures take place on Zoom from 8:00-10:00. Note that Module 2 will take place from 08:00-10:30.

Module 1 - Legal research skills: how to value and use legal sources

20 May

Module 2 - Law sources: finding relevant legal information online

27 May

Recordings can be viewed any time of the day. Recordings will only be available from the third working day after the online presentation of each module.

Fees

For online attendance:

R1,790 (VAT incl.) per module

R1,590 (VAT incl.) per module for early registration*

R3,300 (VAT incl.) per course

R2,900 (VAT incl.) per course for early registration*

For recordings:

R1,790 (VAT incl.) per module

R3,300 (VAT incl.) per course

*See cut-off dates for early registration on the registration page

10% discount on each of the above price levels for the 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th delegates form the same firm or company. For five or more delegates, contact us for a quote.

Presenter

Prof Johan Scott

Prof TJ (Johan) Scott was for many years the head of the Department of Private Law at the University of Pretoria where he taught several law courses for nearly half a century. At present, he is an academic associate (Professor Extraordinarius) in the Department of Private Law at the University of South Africa.

He has published extensively, with over 120 publications in legal journals to his credit and co-authored almost 30 textbooks during his academic career, mainly specialising in the law of delict. He also lectured in a wide range of subjects, such as the law of persons, family law, law of things, law of contract, unjustified enrichment, real security law and private international law.

He has been a fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung since 1986 and recently received the prestigious Toon van den Heever Prize for Legal Sciences, awarded by the South African Academy of Science and Art, for his lasting contribution to legal academic literature.

Presenter

Shirley Gilmore

Shirley Gilmore is a retired law librarian and an expert in the field of legal resources and legal research methodology. She was head of the Law Library at the University of Pretoria for 20 years (1999-2019) before she retired. She is currently working as an independent library support consultant. She received the Higher Diploma in Library Science (HDLS) in 1982 and the Bachelor of Law (BProc) in 1994, both from the University of South Africa. She authored the PULP publications - all editions of: "Finding Legal Information in South Africa"; and "Where to publish articles on the law”. She is also still involved in the development of the “Laws of South Africa”, a free online legislation project of the Law Library of the University of Pretoria.

Enquiries

Annemarie
(012) 361-1715
E-mail: annemarie gawieleroux.co.za

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The lecturers were well-informed and have vast experience of Mediation in Family and Divorce which made learning the contents of the course enjoyable through their practical experience and personal takes/knowledge. I enjoyed the fact that all material is perpetually available on a link, the pre-recorded preparation makes the lectures enjoyable as you start the lecture with information and an understanding of the contents in advance. The interactiveness and meeting new people was great…

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This was my first attempt at the Notarial exam and being a mother and running my own practice it is not always easy to find time to just study. I only used the Gawie le Roux Notes and I attended the online course presented by Erinda and I also attended the pre-exam final preparation.

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Yolanda Schoultz

Ek wil julle graag hiermee laat weet ek het my Notaris eksamen geslaag, die eerste probeerslag met ‘n 71%. (dit is die vyfste hoogste punt in die land).

Miljoene dankies aan jou en die die Gawie le Roux span wat met soveel professionaliteit hierdie kursus vir ons aangebeid het en geadministreer het.

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Leigh-Anne Kriel

I just wanted to say that I managed to pass all my exams thanks to the incredible classes and thorough notes provided by Gawie le Roux Institute of Law. I am so grateful! Thank you so much to your team, and especially Johan. Honestly, the best feeling ever! Would not have been possible without your team.

Sharon West

Extremely informative. Anri was well-spoken and engaging. All practitioners should partake in this webinar. Highly recommended.

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Next level webinars:

Finding the law with Prof Johan Scott and Shirley Gilmore

Course Content

Who should attend?

Course Content

Course content

Module 1 - Legal research skills: how to value and use legal sources

Course Content

Module 2 - Law sources: finding relevant legal information online

Course Content

The logistics

Course Content

Our promise

Course Content

What are you waiting for?

Join Telegram group

Admission Application Template Pack

Fill out this form to download your FREE copy of our template pack for the application to be admitted as legal practitioner.

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Next level webinars:

Finding the law with Prof Johan Scott and Shirley Gilmore

Course Content

Who should attend?

Course Content

Course content

Module 1 - Legal research skills: how to value and use legal sources

Course Content

Module 2 - Law sources: finding relevant legal information online

Course Content

The logistics

Course Content

Our promise

Course Content

What are you waiting for?

Join Telegram group

Admission Application Template Pack

Fill out this form to download your FREE copy of our template pack for the application to be admitted as legal practitioner.

Next level webinars:

Course Information

2022 Dates

Fees

For online attendance:

For recordings:

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Presenter

Enquiries

Testimonials

Testimonials

Established in 1994

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Paralegal training

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