Client Consultation (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

Student will learn to interview and counsel clients in English. They also learn the importance of interaction, cooperation and ethical behavior.

Toteutustavat

A seminar with lectures, teamwork and a learning diary written according to the instructions given at the beginning of the course (40 hours). Each student should be able to practice at least once in the role of a client and twice as a lawyer.

Sisältö

Students practice client consulting in simulated situations with clients.

Aika ja paikka

Other lecture times will be announced later and those will be in the evenings.

Oppimateriaalit

Shaffer, Thomas L. and Elkins, James R., Legal Interviewing and Counseling. Thomson West 2005 Haigh, Rupert. 2004. Legal English. Cavendish Publishing. For the relevant parts, such as Chapters on Interviewing and Advising, Spoken English, Negotiation, Formal Meetings Jones, Ronald L., How to Counsel Corporate Clients. Ten Reasons Business People Don’t Take Legal Advice (and what can you do about it) American Law Institute and American Bar Association 1999 Binder - Bergman - Price - Trombley; Lawyers as Counselors. A Client-Centered Approach. Thomas West 2004. articles will be delivered during the course

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

fail/pass

Esitietovaatimukset

no previous studies required