STUDY UNIT 1: INTRO TO LAW

Question 1

DEFINE PLAGIARISM

Answer 1

taking someone else’s work or ideas & distribute them as your own

Question 2

CONSEQUENCES OF PLAGIARISM

Answer 2

students will face disciplinary hearing or receive zero on their handed in assignments

Question 3

SELF-PLAGIARISM

Answer 3

using your own previously submitted work & it’s still an offence

Question 4

WHY IS CASE RESEARCH IMPORTANT IN LAW

Answer 4

enables one to be familiar with the ever changing legislation, amended existing legislation & monthly reported judgements in order to keep up with the relevant legal changes

Question 5

USED INTERNET SEARCH ENGINES

Answer 5

LexisNexis, SAFLII, JUTA, SABINET & ConstiCase websites

Question 6

PROCESS OF BECOMING AN ATTORNEY

Answer 6

for one to become an attorney they study for LLB for 4years duration, apply for clerkship for a max of 2 years, write board exams & get admission as the Attorney of the High Court

Question 7

PROCESS OF BECOMING AN ADVOCATE

Answer 7

one needs 4 years of LLB, serve as an apprentice for a year & write National Bar Examination of the General Council of the Bar then get admission from the High Court