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'Course in notarial practice' success story: Shafeeqah Cassim

Submitted by liandri@gawiel… on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 7:57
Shafeeqah Cassim

Shafeeqah Cassim obtained 67.5% for the notarial practice exam during the first session in 2024.  She earned the third-highest mark in the Western Cape.

 

About Shafeeqah 

"I am an admitted attorney and conveyancer at STBB."

 

Background

"I studied at the University of Cape Town from 2014 to 2019.  During my time at UCT, I obtained a BSocSc, LLB, and LLM (specialising in Commercial Law).  I commenced my articles at STBB in 2020 and was admitted as an attorney in 2022 and a conveyancer in 2023."

How to write a CV for a conveyancing paralegal job

Submitted by SEO on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 11:25

When there are hundreds of job applications for one job, a CV is the primary way that the hiring manager can get a clear sense of whether a candidate has the right qualifications for the job.

I've compiled a few tips for structuring your résumé when applying for a job as a conveyancing secretary or conveyancing paralegal.

Let's have a look at how to write a winning CV and what content you need to include:

'Trial advocacy' success story: Victor Wilkens

Submitted by liandri@gawiel… on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 9:28
Victor Wilkens

Victor Wilkens attended the LPC-accredited Fundamental principles of effective trial advocacy course.

Candidates who demonstrate their competence during this course receive a certificate enabling them to apply to the Legal Practice Council for the -

  • right of appearance in the High Court (s 25(3)); or
  • conversion from attorney to advocate (s 32(1)(a)).

 

How to prepare for the notarial practice oral exam

Submitted by liandri@gawiel… on Friday, May 17, 2024, 8:26

 

This blog is intended to be a guideline in preparing for the notarial oral examination.  It will provide you with a foundation from which to start preparing for the task ahead.  You are going to need your study material, your exam paper, as well as any input you can get from colleagues and students who have prepared for this exam in the past.  
Let’s look at some tips to prepare for the oral exam.

 

Focus on key areas

Firstly, focus on key areas.  

Understanding what a servitude is

Submitted by SEO on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 11:36

A servitude, also known as a real right, is a legal right that one person holds over another person's property.  It allows them to access, utilise, or restrict certain aspects over that property.  Servitudes are essential for managing land resources, resolving conflicts between landowners, and promoting the overall development of communities.

'Conveyancing for secretaries (paralegals)' success story: René White

Submitted by liandri@gawiel… on Monday, May 13, 2024, 4:06
Rene White

René White earned a Gold Certificate for Levels 1-3 (Estates) of the Conveyancing for secretaries (paralegals) course.

A Gold Certificate is issued when we receive an affidavit from your employer, stating that you have independently and flawlessly completed a prescribed task, related to the relevant level.

These Gold Certificates are undoubtedly a very distinguished award – something to be rightly proud of. 

 

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