Additional study resources

Here you will find summaries of the Ethics curriculum prepared by former pupils, who have kindly agreed to share their work, as well as case summaries and past exam papers. Hopefully this will assist with your preparation for exams.

Study guides

Jason Mitchell’s Ethics notes from 2014, revised in 2016 by Stuart Scott. Highly recommended. Download
Danie Smit’s Ethics notes from 2010
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Links to video lectures

https://youtu.be/4cUTEjc2j-E
https://youtu.be/rzilDgcSsys
https://youtu.be/G_lDa2Xc0-Y
https://youtu.be/V-WGm9G6hrw
https://youtu.be/dGREkjkWduQ

Case law summaries

Brief summaries of prescribed case law, grouped by subject-matter. With thanks to Chantal Dittberner, pupil in 2018.

1.-the-uniform-rules-of-ethicsDownload
2.-cross-examinationDownload
3.-admissions-by-counsel-on-behalf-of-their-clientDownload
4.-invective-irrelevant-or-defamatory-material-and-freedom-of-speech-in-courtDownload
5.-counsels-duty-not-to-mislead-the-courtDownload
6.-duty-to-disclose-material-facts-when-making-ex-parte-applicationsDownload
7.-duty-of-counsel-to-observe-bar-rulesDownload
8.-the-independence-of-counselDownload
9.-behaviour-in-courtDownload
10.-interviewing-witnesses-for-the-prosecutionDownload
11.-privilegeDownload
12.-conflict-between-the-interests-of-two-clientsDownload
13.-duty-of-counsel-acting-as-prosecutor-to-disclose-a-statement-made-by-a-witness-which-contradicts-the-evidence-given-by-himDownload
14.-disclosures-on-application-for-admission-to-the-barDownload
15.-fit-and-proper-person-to-practiceDownload
16.-pro-deo-counselDownload
17.-general-misconductDownload
18.-general-duty-of-counsel-to-be-briefed-by-an-attorney-and-not-to-work-normally-performed-by-attorneysDownload
19.-fees-contingency-fees-and-champertyDownload