Description

Interviewing Skills for Legal Professionals, 2nd Edition is specifically designed to assist paralegals and other legal professionals in becoming effective interviewers. The quality of a client?s interview is essential to ensuring that the legal representation they receive is well-informed and tailored.

Author Douglas Cochran draws on decades of interview coaching experience to provide readers with the skills needed to properly process a client. Sample scenarios and examples are used throughout the text to not only demonstrate the key principles of client-centred interviewing, but also highlight important matters to consider during an interview, including stereotyping and managing biases.

By implementing the tips and techniques addressed in this text, readers will know how to prepare for, structure, and conduct a successful interview with a client.