Marking Criteria
Interviewing
- Listening and astute questioning to identify the client’s concerns
- Communicating and explaining legal issues in “plain English” that the client can easily understand
- Maintaining a professional manner and respect for the client
- Demonstrating a focus on the client and their concerns and objectives, rather than a general legal perspective
- Establishing an effective trust-based relationship with the client
Attendance note
Non-legal aspects:
- Recording all relevant information
- Identifying appropriate next steps
- Providing client-focused advice
Application of law:
- Applying the law correctly to the client’s situation
- Applying the law comprehensively, including identifying and addressing any ethical or professional conduct issues
Client-assessor Dr. Iryna Vasyliuk, PhD in linguistics, has more than 30 years of university teaching experience
'Please note, that I will be in character during the mock interviews. While acting as a client, I may project characters various natures and demeanors, just as you expect to have at the actual exam.
Some of the clients may be naughty – or exhibit what I call ‘bad character’. It will be much harder to deal with such clients, but you will benefit from the practice of how to deal with such clients.
So, if you wish me to be in ‘bad character’ please specify this either in the booking request ‘comments’ section or during our email exchange.'