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TUTORIAL 1: IURI 171 & IURX 171 (INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND LEGAL SKILLS)
DUE DATE: 13 MARCH 2024 (/100)
Question 1 [14 marks]
1.1 What are the consequences of plagiarism? (3 marks)
1.2 Is there such thing as ‘self-plagiarism’? (2 marks)
1.3 Briefly describe the NWU policy on plagiarism. (6 marks)
1.4 Discuss why it is wrong to plagiarise. (3 marks)
Question 2 [20 marks]
2.1 Discuss why the skill to conduct research is important in studying law as well as in
the legal profession. (6 marks)
2.2 Name and define the different research methods used in the legal profession. (4
marks)
2.3 Name 2 web sites that are considered good legal authority. (4 marks)
2. 4 List three methods that can be used to find a case. (3 marks)
2.5 List three methods that can be used to find a statute. (3 marks).
Question 3 [10 marks]
Internet users should be aware that not every information found on the internet is
accurate. Discuss the criteria to evaluate information found on the internet.
Question 4 [17 marks]
Explain the following Latin term and phrases commonly used in the legal profession:
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a) Stare decisis (2 marks)
b) Postea (2 marks)
c) Ratio decidendi (2 marks)
d) Audi alteram partem rule (2 marks)
e) Ultra vires (2 marks)
f) Viva voce evidence (2 marks)
g) Iusta causa (2 marks)
h) De minimis non curat lex (1 marks)
i) Res judicata (2 marks)
Question 5 [18 marks]
Explain the following terms and phrases commonly used in the legal profession:
a) Adversarial or accusatorial system (2 marks)
b) Alternative dispute resolution (2 marks)
c) Balance of probabilities (2 marks)
d) Constitutional sovereignty (2 marks)
e) Absolution from the instance (2 marks)
f) Dissenting judgment (2 marks)
g) Judicial precedents (2 marks)
h) Parliamentary sovereignty (2 marks)
i) White paper (2 marks)
Question 6 [6 marks]
Match column A with column B
Column A Column B
1.1 Culpa A. Intention / negligence
1.2 Res judicata B. Contrary to good morals and public
opinion or interest
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1.3 Postea C. Beyond the power
1.4 Contra bonis mores D. The matter has already been
adjudicated
1.5 Curia advisari vult E. Date of judgment
1.6 Ultra vires F. Court adjourns to consider its
decision / judgment reserved
G. Ind good faith
H. Agreement, meeting of the minds.
Question 7 (15 marks)
6.1 State and explain the requirements that an individual must fulfil to be admitted as an
attorney? (5 marks)
6.2 State and explain the requirements that an individual must fulfil to be admitted as an
advocate? (5 marks)
6.3 State the different occupations that exist in the legal profession. (5 marks)