The LSSA joined forces with the UNISA Centre for Lifelong Learning (UCL)to offer two accredited postgraduate, distance-education “Short Learning Programmes” to law practitioners.

These “Short Learning Programmes“ are in the form of certificate courses and have been developed by the UNISA Centre for Lifelong Learning (UCL) to update or broaden a law practitioner’s skills and knowledge in specific fields where having up-to-date knowledge is essential to practice. This underscores the LSSA’s commitment to provide life-long learning and to assist the legal practitioner with his/her continuing professional development.

It is important to note that Short Learning Programmes are, by nature, short and are not formal qualifications.

The two courses are:
1. Corporate Law (NQF level: 7; Credits: 24); and
2. Deceased Estates Practice (NQF level: 7; Credits: 24)

Registration closes 28 February 2025

Registration and administration

Student registration is done by Legal Education and Development (LEAD), the educational division of the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA). Course administration is done by the UNISA Centre for Lifelong Learning (UCL) of the University of South Africa.

Method of tuition

• Tutorial letters and assignment will be available online via the UNISA Online Platform (myUnisa).
• This will enable students to access the electronic distance education facilities in order to download study material and submit assignments. Please note that the material will not be available in hard copy format.
• At least one workshop is arranged for students, provided there is enough interest in an area to make it financially feasible. The workshops are facilitated by the programme presenters.

COURSE IN DECEASED ESTATES PRACTICE

Accreditation
NQF level of module: 7
Credits: 24

What is the purpose of the course?

The course is designed to equip students with the legal and practical knowledge and skills necessary for drawing up wills, establishing trusts and administrating deceased estates. To equip students with, intestate and testate succession, the functions of the Master of the High Court, the practical knowledge and skills necessary for drawing up wills, establishing trusts and administrating deceased estates.

Duration

2 compulsory semesters

Who should attend?

Anyone wanting to practice in deceased estates. This includes attorneys, legal advisors, government officials and private sector employees working in the field of administration of estates, paralegals, and staff in law firms with sufficient practical experience.

Course leaders at Unisa
Ms. Boledi Maboki LLB (UNISA) Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (Module 1).

Mr CJ Meiring B.Proc (North West University) Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer of the High Court of South Africa (Module 2).

Certificates

Certificates are issued jointly by the UNISA Centre for Lifelong Learning (UCL) and the LSSA on the successful completion of the course and full payment of the fee.

The purpose of this course is to equip students with an advanced knowledge of the provisions of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 with respect to various issues. These include the incorporation and registration of companies, company shares, shareholders and company meetings, directors and board meetings, capacity and representation of a company, public offers of securities, take-overs and insider trading, remedies and enforcement, business rescue proceedings and compromises, as well as close corporations. Revised regulations are included.

Duration

2 compulsory semesters

Dates

March 2024 – December 2024
Closing date for registration: 29 February 2024

Who can attend the course?

Students must be in possession of an LLB, BProc degree.
Prospective students who have any other appropriate degree or who feel that that they have the necessary knowledge and practical experience to register for the course may make written submissions with the necessary supporting documents to the LEAD course coordinators for submission to the university for consideration. The applicant will be informed of the outcome in writing.

Course leader at UNISA

Prof Muthundinne Sigwadi BProc (UniVen), LLB (Pretoria), LLM (Pretoria), LLM (Harvard Law School – USA), LLD (Unisa). Admitted legal practitioner (SA), Mercantile Law Department.

Certificates

Certificates are issued jointly by the UNISA Centre for Lifelong Learning (UCL) and the LSSA on the successful completion of the course and full payment of the fee.

LEAD Course coordinator

Deceased Estates Practice Course: Nomsa Sethosa
E-mail: Distance@LSSALEAD.org.za
Tel: +27 (0)12 441 4600

Registration requirements

Upon registration, students are to ensure they have their own active e-mail address as well as internet access. They will need to access the UNISA Online Platform (myUnisa) where important notices, sub-mission and marking of assignments and relevant information about the training will be posted. No sharing of e-mail addresses is allowed – students must have their own e-mail accounts.

Registration fees

The course fee includes all material for the course. The fee does not include travel and accommodation expenses. For more information download brochure/registration form under “Register for this course”