This work is one of seven texts in the Essential Legal Skills series, which is designed for undergraduate students on skills programmes and for all students of the Legal Practice Courses and Bar Vocational Course. Each text includes an accessible theoretical framework for understanding each legal skill; numerous practical exercises; easy-to-use models for effective planning and preparation; illustrations and examples from a wide variety of practice areas; post-task self-assessment and improvement guides; and a variety of ...
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This work is one of seven texts in the Essential Legal Skills series, which is designed for undergraduate students on skills programmes and for all students of the Legal Practice Courses and Bar Vocational Course. Each text includes an accessible theoretical framework for understanding each legal skill; numerous practical exercises; easy-to-use models for effective planning and preparation; illustrations and examples from a wide variety of practice areas; post-task self-assessment and improvement guides; and a variety of practical tips and advice from experienced skills teachers. This particular work aims to help law students develop and practice communication skills in the context of client interviewing and counselling. Starting from the first meeting with the client, the text covers preparing for an interview, using effective listening/questioning techniques and creating a rapport.
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