12 & 13 March 2026  | 13:00 – 16:00

The programme will include:

·         Rules and directives pertaining to heads of argument (including requirements in the SCA and cc)

·         requirements in the opposed motion court and trials

·         the benefits of writing heads

·         what is meant by argument and how to draft it

·         effective research methods

·         drafting heads for appeals

·         the method and desired lay-out

·         carrying out fact analyses and application of law

·         how to apply and demonstrate a process of reasoning

·         how to proceed from rough draft to final document – the technique is explained

·         knowing how to draft heads that are short and persuasive.

Presenter
Ismail Hussain sc is a former judge of the high court and competition appeal court. He has been a highly popular lead trainer for many years. Mr Hussain SC is an expert in commercial drafting, opinion writing, and litigation and case management. He is also a published author. He is a professor of law nelson mandela university.

Benefits of attending

·         you will learn drafting techniques to enable you to write heads that are persuasive

·         understand what is required in our courts

·         learn how to draft heads of argument that are short, sharp and to the point

·         know what judges expect and comply with practice directives

·         learn how to carry out research effectively and efficiently

·         learn how to reference the law

·         learn how to apply the law to the facts of your case.

What previous attendees said:

·         it covered some difficult questions and gave me new information and insight.

·         presented in an understandable manner with practical and useful hints.

·         it’s been an enormously informative course.

·         well-presented with valuable information.

·         brilliant course. Excellent to listen to your unique perspective and your vast experience. Thank you again.

·         this was a first class course!!!

Date
12 and 13 March 2026 | 13:00 – 16:00
Closing date for registrations:  11 March 2026
 
Certification
All sessions are mandatory to qualify for a certificate.

Who should register?
Corporate and government legal advisors, practising legal practitioners (attorneys and advocates) and candidate legal practitioners.

Registration

Registration fee categories (including VAT):

Practising legal practitioners and other staff from firms:  R1 900 per person.
Non-practising legal practitioners/others:  R2 800 per person.

How to register

Kindly note that registrations are done online. For certification purposes, participants should register individually, using their own email address. This will enable the system to generate a unique username and password for each person.

STEP 1: 

Payment should be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) only. You are required to upload the proof of payment (PDF) in step 2 – (Online registration form). Should an invoice be required to effect payment, replace the proof of payment document with a note (Word) requesting an invoice.

LSSA banking details: Account name: Law Society of South Africa | Bank: FNB Pretoria | Branch code: 251445 | Account no: 6200 9641 079 | Reference: HOA, Surname, Initials

STEP 2:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

STEP 3: 
After submitting your registration, you will receive a system-generated confirmation email.
If you do not receive it, please contact Bettie Lubbe.

For more information about this course contact Bettie Lubbe:
Email: Bettie@LSSALEAD.org.za  | Tel No. 012 4414671

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Webinar/Online Course Access Policy
Please read before registering:

Our webinars/online courses are licensed for individual use only. By registering, you agree to the following terms:

• One registration = one attendee. Group viewing or sharing access is not allowed.

• Accessing the webinar using generic or ambiguous identifiers like boardrooms, meeting rooms, or under a firm/Company name is not permitted

• Attendees must join, using their full name as provided during registration
• Sharing access links or allowing others to join under your registration is strictly prohibited. It is a violation of our policy and professional ethics and may result in access being denied or revoked without refund.

Key information

• The LSSA is not liable for payments made into the incorrect bank account.

• The course is presented in English only.

•  The course will be delivered via MS Teams. Please install the application before the course begins.

• In line with company policy and copyright laws, recordings and PowerPoint presentations will not be shared and are not included in the course fee. Unauthorized recording or transcription is strictly prohibited.

• Course materials and MS Teams link(s) will be emailed approximately 24 hours before the course.

• Check your junk folder if you do not receive the email.

• If still not received, contact Bettie Lubbe at Bettie@LSSALEAD.org.za.

•  Test your link(s) upon receipt.

• Cancellations must be submitted in writing before the course material and link(s) are sent. No cancellations will be accepted thereafter. Non-attendance or late cancellation will result in the forfeit of fees.

• LSSA/LEAD may cancel or postpone a course if there is insufficient demand. In such cases, delegates will be informed and fully refunded.