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Table of contents Introduction 1 Learning unit 1: Introduction to legal skills 7 1.1 Introduction 7 1.2 The concept of law 7 1.3 The function of law 9 1.4 The importance of skills 11 1.5 Our approach in the module 13 1.6 Conclusion 14 Learning unit 2: Study skills 15 2.1 Introduction ...

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  • April 15, 2023
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Table of contents

Introduction 1

Learning unit 1: Introduction to legal skills 7
1.1 Introduction 7
1.2 The concept of law 7
1.3 The function of law 9
1.4 The importance of skills 11
1.5 Our approach in the module 13
1.6 Conclusion 14

Learning unit 2: Study skills 15
2.1 Introduction 15
2.2 Learning and studying 15

Learning unit 3: Reading legal text 36
3.1 Introduction 36
3.2 When are you an effective reader? 36
3.3 How to read and understand an Act of Parliament 37
3.4 How to read a court case 40
3.5 Latin terms 52
3.6 Reading and understanding a journal article 55
3.7 Conclusion 56

Learning unit 4: Communication and litigation skills 57
4.1 Introduction 57
4.2 Non-verbal communication 57
4.3 Interviewing 59
4.4 Listening skills 61
4.5 Logic and legal arguments 64
4.6 Litigation and advocating in a court of law 70
4.7 Conclusion 73

Learning unit 5: Legal actors 75
5.1 Introduction 75
5.2 The South African legal system 76
5.3 Conclusion 85




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, Learning unit 6: Numeracy skills 86
6.1 Introduction 86
6.2 What is numeracy? 87
6.3 Why lawyers need numeracy skills 88
6.4 Addition and subtraction of numbers 89
6.5 Multiplication and division 90
6.6 Fractions, decimals and percentages 91
6.7 Pocket calculators 94
6.8 Apportionment 94
6.9 Rate of exchange 96
6.10 Interest 96
6.11 Tax 97
6.12 Apportionment of damages 98
6.13 Attorney's account 99
6.14 Conclusion 101




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