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18 January 2025  |  15 February 2025

Foundations of Commercial Law Practice

Applications accepted until
18 December 2024
Short Course Coordinator:
Beverley Segaetsho
Accreditation:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
18 January 2025 - 15 February 2025
Applications close
18 December 2024
Overview
The Foundations of Commercial Law Practice is a compulsory free skills development course for students that do not have a legal qualification and want to enrol for Labour Dispute Resolution Practice (LDRP) studies. The course aims to bridge the gap between participants' existing knowledge and LDRP courses. It aims to equip students with critical thinking skills, legal reasoning skills, legal reading skills for legislation and case law, effective writing skills and legal problem solving skills. The course also aims to provide opportunities to interact, and to stimulate thinking on specific topics. This will collectively prepare participants for LDRP studies.
Duration
This is a block release course where participants attend morning lectures on a Saturday from 08:30 to 17:00 and on a Tuesday and Thursday from 17:30 to 20:30 during the period 18 January to 15 February
Format
Courses might be delivered through blended learning. Students are required to have basic computer skills and stable internet connection.
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R16,400.00

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    The course consists of the following modules:


    • Conflict - understanding and effective management: The theory of conflict, conflict management, approaches to conflict management is developed through practical exercises;
    • Negotiation - understanding, needs based approach and effective skills: The experience of negotiation is developed from a negotiators point of view, best practice on negotiation is explored;
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes: The various ADR processes are unpacked, and a common understanding developed;
    • Mediation - understanding and context: A clear focus is provided on mediation- what is it, where does it play a role, advantages and disadvantages, the nature of mediation and where is it best used;
    • Focusing on the children, including parenting plans, and the children's participation in the mediation process;
    • Financial implications of divorce - dealing with issues of maintenance and distribution of assets and liabilities;
    • Mediator Skills: The various skills required to mediate a matter is developed;
    • Self- awareness: This critical area appreciates the need for mediators to be more aware of their personality and role in resolving conflict;
    • Ethics: Mediator Ethics is developed with a guideline and practical scenarios to ensure that the mindset is one of responsibility.



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