This course will assist students to plan for the client’s case by analyzing client’s instructions determining the real issues and assessing the strengths of the case. Students will be taught different interview techniques in order to gain the information they require and to be able to offer legal and practical advice to clients.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the objectives of a conference and the factual, legal, procedural and evidential issues that should be raised in a conference
- Conduct the conference in a structured and efficient way, follow an agenda as far possible and cover all relevant issues in a logical sequence
- Communicate effectively with the client and advise the client as appropriate.
