The Law of South Africa (LAWSA)

The Law of South Africa (LAWSA) is an encyclopaedia of South African law with over 150 titles in 34 hard cover volumes. The volumes are regularly updated to ensure the currency of the information. Each subject is written by an expert in that particular field of law and an editorial panel of eminent judges and professors ensures the high content quality and relevance for which LAWSA is renowned.

LAWSA is essentially used as a starting point for legal research since it covers the law as it stands and makes reference to relevant legislation and case law. This, together with references to other works like text books and journal articles makes it easy to do more detailed research.

The Law of South Africa allows you to be an ‘expert’ in a wide range of topics in South African law and to be able to advise your clients with confidence, so protecting your professional integrity, credibility and reputation. LAWSA allows you to feel secure in the knowledge that each topic has been written by an authority and vetted by a panel of eminent peers so that you know that the information you’re researching is reliable and authoritative.

The Law of South Africa is arranged by subject and a consolidated index makes it easy to find relevant information. The work is kept up to date by way of a monthly journal called Current Law which is a separate title.

The LAWSA format is easy to read, navigate and research in all media – print, online and DVD.

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