COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Prof. Richard G. Pizzano,

2 credits day; 2 credits evening.

This course is designed to raise the student's level of awareness of the interaction between the lawyer and client and train the student in the preventive law and counseling functions of law practice. Among topics included are: the initial interview active and passive listening, the reluctant client, decision making, lawyer and client, who's in charge, and selected ethical considerations. Techniques will include extensive role-playing by each student, student observation, and critique by the students and the instructor.

Enrollment is limited: 12

Elective Course

Meets Skills Menu Requirement

Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements

May Fulfill Legal Writing Requirement

Final Paper Required

Interviewing, Counseling and Negotiation