BWE1501 Assignment 1 Semester 1 Memo | Due 26 March 2026

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BWE1501 Assignment 1 Semester 1 Memo | Due 26 March 2026. All questions fully answered. Question 1
In terms of the Legal Practice Act, which document must attorneys practising on their own account or in partnership possess to be entitled to practise? (1) Question 2
Discuss the competence and diligence expected under the specific ethical guidelines that a paralegal must consider and apply in the workplace. (6)
Question 3
Explain the difference between trust and business money. Also give an example of each. (4)
Question 4
Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE (only write down the answer).
Community-based paralegals work at a law firm and also work under the direct supervision of an attorney. (1)
Question 5
You are a paralegal working at a law firm. Your supervising attorney provides you with all the required information and documents and asks you to prepare a last and final will or testament for a client. You did it and handed it over to the client directly. Is this permissible? Give reasons for your answer. (4)
Question 6
What is your understanding of the financial matters in relation to the specific ethical guidelines? (4)
TOTAL: 20