PAR 1501

Student Information

• Student Name:

• Student Number:

• Module: PAR 1501

• Due Date: 09 September 2024

Role of Paralegals in Promoting Rights

• Paralegals play a crucial role in promoting and protecting legal rights.

  • Particularly important for marginalized communities.

  • Serve as accessible legal resources within their communities.

  • Provide essential services:

    • Legal advice.

    • Education on rights.

    • Assistance with legal documentation.

Context in South Africa

• Paralegals uphold fundamental human rights guaranteed by the South African Constitution.

• Vital in supporting the legal system and promoting access to justice.

  • Essential for achieving fundamental rights enshrined in legislation.

• Support public interest litigation:

  • Address systemic issues.

  • Promote social justice.

Importance of Administrative Skills

• Good administrative skills enhance client management practices:

  • Helps paralegals to track clients and communities.

  • Facilitates follow-up on important dates.

  • Aids in maintaining professional relationships.

Mediation vs. Arbitration

Mediation Process

• Involves a neutral, trained mediator working to help disputants reach a consensus on their own.

• Mediator has no power to decide a dispute.

Arbitration Process

• Involves a neutral, trained arbitrator acting as a judge to resolve the dispute.

• Arbitrator has the power to decide the dispute.

Academic Honesty Declaration

• Declaration Overview:

  • Understanding of what academic dishonesty entails.

  • Awareness of Unisa's policies regarding academic integrity.

  • Declaration of originality of the assignment:

    • All contributions and quotations have been referenced using the prescribed style.

    • No permission given to anyone to copy the work.

• Student Signature: Ennie Moepya

• Date: 09 September 2024

References

• www.studocu.com

• www.classace.io

• www.pon.harvard.edu