Some say the role of paralegals in South Africa needs to be recognized. Gee, think other countries have the same problem?
"DECADES of exclusion of black lawyers had resulted in a skewed distribution of profitable law firms, and intervention was necessary to transform the legal profession, Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla said yesterday.
"Mabandla was addressing stakeholders gathered at a forum in Sandton to discuss the drafting of a legal services charter, which will address transformation in the legal profession and access to justice.
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"The draft charter [framed site, see navigation on left] proposes that the pro-bono work system envisaged by some commentators in the legal profession be developed and enhanced. It also suggests that the role of paralegals be recognised and enhanced."