ACE THIS exam for a law course like SCL1501 would include questions on various topics such as legal theory, the South African legal system, the court system, contract law, and criminal law. The questions may be in multiple-choice
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Consider the following statements before choosing the correct option:
(a) Law is the body of rules that governs only criminals in the society. (b) When the law is described as a
system of norms, it is known as private law. Choose your answer from one of the following:
(1) Statements (a) and (b) are correct
(2) Statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
(3) Statement (a) is correct; statement (b) is incorrect
(4) Statement (a) is incorrect, statement (b) is correct
Answer: (4) Statement (a) is incorrect, statement (b) is correct
Explanation: Law is not limited to governing only criminals, it applies to all members of society. Private la
w refers to the rules governing the relationships between individuals, as opposed to public law which gove
rns the relationships between individuals and the state.
Indicate the correct statement
Law is always enforced by the state in the society it operates
(1) This statement is true
(2) This statement is false
(3) This statement is true only in relation to constitutional law
(4) This statement is true only in relation to civil law
Answer: (2) This statement is false
Explanation: While the state plays a significant role in enforcing the law, it is not the only entity that does s
o. Private parties may also enforce the law through civil suits, and there are also other forms of dispute re
solution such as mediation.
Indicate the correct statement
Which of the following are not duties of paralegals?
(1) Conducting legal research
(2) Organising evidence to be presented at trial
(3) Statement (b) with appropriate supervision by a lawyer.
(4) Statement (a) and (b), with appropriate supervision by a lawyer.
Answer: (3) Statement (b) with appropriate supervision by a lawyer.
Explanation: Organizing evidence to be presented at trial is a duty of paralegals, but it must be done unde
r appropriate supervision by a lawyer. Paralegals may not practice law or give legal advice without supervi
sion.
Indicate the incorrect statement
An advocate carries out the following duties: (page 84 study guide)
(1) Legal opinion
(2) Litigation
(3) Drafts legal documents
(4) Gives briefs to attorneys
Answer: (4) Gives briefs to attorneys
Explanation: An advocate may receive briefs from attorneys or solicitors, but they do not give briefs thems
elves. An advocate’s duties include providing legal opinions, engaging in litigation, and drafting legal docu
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