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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