Writing for Litigation | Online Course | 2026

About this Course

This intensive online programme develops the practical drafting skills required for High Court litigation. Participants learn effective legal writing, pleadings, motion proceedings and practical litigation drafting in accordance with professional standards.

Course Highlights

• Legal writing techniques and plain language drafting.
• High Court pleadings and motion proceedings.
• Uniform Rules 6, 17, 18 and 22.
• Understanding facts, law and evidence.
• Responsible use of precedents and AI tools.
• Practical drafting exercises with expert guidance.

Benefits of Attending

Gain practical drafting skills, improve litigation techniques and learn how to prepare professional pleadings and motion court documents that comply with the Uniform Rules.

Programme Overview

The Courts

Learn what judges expect regarding persuasive legal drafting, effective pleadings, responsible use of precedents and AI, and why successful drafting requires understanding—not copying and pasting.

The Facts and the Law

• Taking instructions and gathering relevant facts.
• Identifying the applicable area of law.
• Developing causes of action and defences.
• Sequencing facts and testing relevance and admissibility.
• Building a strong litigation strategy.

Drafting Skills

• Particulars of Claim
• Plea
• Contractual and Delictual claims
• Family law pleadings
• Motion Court documents including Notices of Motion and Affidavits

Method of Teaching

• Four-day virtual programme.
• Case studies and drafting exercises.
• Incremental learning with review and redrafting.
• Discussion on responsible use of AI and precedents.

Presenter

Ismail Hussain SC

Former Judge of the High Court and Competition Appeal Court, Professor of Law at Nelson Mandela University, published author and highly respected LEAD presenter specialising in litigation, drafting, opinion writing and case management.

Course Information

Who Should Register?

• Practising legal practitioners (attorneys and advocates)
• Candidate legal practitioners

Registration Fees (Including VAT)

How to Register

Participants must register online individually using their own email address.

STEP 1 – Payment

Pay via EFT and upload your proof of payment (PDF) during registration. If an invoice is required, upload a request instead of proof of payment.

STEP 2 – Register Online

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

STEP 3 – Confirmation

After submitting your registration you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it, contact Bettie Lubbe.

Further Information

Contact: Bettie Lubbe
Email: Bettie@LSSALEAD.org.za
Tel: 012 441 4670

Important Information

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.
• POPIA Consent: By registering for this training, you consent to the collection and processing of the personal information provided on the online registration form for purposes relating to course registration, administration, certification, and course-related communication. Your ID number will be used solely for course registration purposes and to personalise and issue your certificate upon successful completion of the course. All personal information will be processed, stored, and protected in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
• 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.