Ebook: Interviewing and Counselling (Legal Skills Series)

This book is intended to help law students to develop and practice communication skills in the context of client interviewing and counselling. The text covers preparing for an interview; how to use effective listening and questioning techniques; creating a rapport with the client and giving appropriate advice. It adopts the model of client-centred counselling which reflects the lawyer/client relationship of the 1990s. Reflection and personal evaluation are encouraged through the use of numerous practical examples and exercises.