Professional Client Counselling for Lawyers: 1 Day Course in Brisbane

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Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs/Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session

This one-day intensive workshop equips lawyers with the skills, techniques, and mindset needed to conduct effective client interviews and counselling sessions. You’ll learn how to build trust, ask the right questions, and interpret client needs with precision. The course blends practical communication tools, psychological insight, and ethical considerations to enhance your ability to manage clients confidently and professionally. By the end of the training, you’ll be equipped to deliver client-centered legal advice while strengthening long-term client relationships.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Enhance your ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients.
• Master the art of asking strategic questions to uncover vital case information.
• Develop confidence in managing emotional or difficult client situations.
• Apply ethical practices in every stage of client interaction.
• Strengthen long-term relationships through professional counselling techniques.

This course is designed for lawyers, legal associates, and law firm professionals who want to enhance their client communication and counselling effectiveness.

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This course stands out because it blends real-world case discussions with hands-on skill development, ensuring that you not only learn but practice the techniques that matter most in your legal career. Our trainers are experienced legal practitioners who bring years of client-handling expertise to the classroom. You’ll benefit from a highly interactive environment, personalized feedback, and practical takeaways you can apply immediately. Choosing us means choosing relevance, expertise, and measurable professional growth

Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:

Info: • Understanding the lawyer-client relationship
• Principles of effective communication
• Establishing rapport and trust
• Activity

Info: • Researching client background and case details
• Setting interview objectives
• Structuring the interview plan
• Activity

Info: • Open-ended vs. closed-ended questioning
• Using probing questions for clarity
• Techniques for active and empathetic listening
• Case study

Info: • Handling emotional clients with empathy
• Maintaining professionalism in challenging situations
• Managing your own emotions as a lawyer
• Activity

Info: • Maintaining client confidentiality
• Avoiding conflicts of interest
• Understanding professional boundaries
• Quiz

Info: • Translating legal knowledge into clear advice
• Guiding clients towards informed decisions
• Balancing empathy with objectivity
• Role play

Info: • Recognizing challenging client behaviors
• Strategies for de-escalation and redirection
• Managing unrealistic expectations
• Activity

Info: • Recording key facts accurately
• Summarizing discussions for clarity
• Setting clear next steps and responsibilities
• Case study

Info: • Creating a client-centric workflow
• Using feedback to improve future interviews
• Leveraging technology for efficiency
• Activity

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