PAC2602
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 27 MARCH 2026
, PAC2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
DUE 27 MARCH 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1 Legal Aid SA test and criteria
Legal Aid South Africa applies a means test to determine whether a person qualifies for
legal assistance.
Criteria evaluated in the means test:
The income of the applicant
The applicant’s movable assets (cash, savings, money-related assets)
The applicant’s immovable property (land, house, etc.)
Whether the applicant’s total assets are sufficient to cover legal costs
1.2 How paralegals can promote digital inclusion
Paralegals can promote digital inclusion
Providing digital literacy training to community members (how to use phones, email,
online services)
Setting up access points such as computers or internet at the advice centre
Assisting clients to access online government/legal services e.g. applying for IDs,
grants, court info
Using mobile outreach or partnerships libraries, schools, NGOs to expand internet
access in rural areas
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 27 MARCH 2026
, PAC2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
DUE 27 MARCH 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1 Legal Aid SA test and criteria
Legal Aid South Africa applies a means test to determine whether a person qualifies for
legal assistance.
Criteria evaluated in the means test:
The income of the applicant
The applicant’s movable assets (cash, savings, money-related assets)
The applicant’s immovable property (land, house, etc.)
Whether the applicant’s total assets are sufficient to cover legal costs
1.2 How paralegals can promote digital inclusion
Paralegals can promote digital inclusion
Providing digital literacy training to community members (how to use phones, email,
online services)
Setting up access points such as computers or internet at the advice centre
Assisting clients to access online government/legal services e.g. applying for IDs,
grants, court info
Using mobile outreach or partnerships libraries, schools, NGOs to expand internet
access in rural areas
