Situations
Choose from 5 conversations to practice
Initial Intake and Case Overview
A new client meets with a legal assistant or junior lawyer to provide an initial summary of their legal issue, presenting relevant documents and outlining their concerns.
Legal Advice and Options Discussion
The lawyer explains the client's legal rights and obligations, analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of their case, and outlines potential legal strategies and their associated risks and costs.
Document Review and Clarification
Pertains to the lawyer and client reviewing specific legal documents (e.g., contracts, notices, evidence) together, with the client asking questions for clarification and the lawyer explaining jargons or implications.
Fee Structure and Engagement Agreement
The lawyer presents the firm's fee structure (hourly, flat fee, contingency), discusses payment terms, and explains the legal services agreement or retainer agreement before the client commits to representation.
Follow-up and Next Steps
After the initial consultation, the lawyer or their team outlines the immediate next steps, such as gathering more evidence, drafting a letter, or scheduling another meeting, and sets expectations for communication.