Client Counseling Competition

Fall 2009

Competitors sign up in teams of two. Competitors must also provide a client in all but the final round. The client is given a fact pattern, and the competitors receive a one or two sentence description of the reason for the client's visit. The competitors interview and counsel the client on his/her legal problem. The competition evaluates students' ability to establish a rapport with the client, discover relevant facts, spot legal issues, and adhere to codes of professional responsibility. The winning teams are invited to represent W&L at the ABA-sponsored Regional Client Counseling Competition.

Be advised that the Honor System applies to every aspect of this Competition.

2009 Important Dates

Round 1 Sign Ups: Monday, November 2 through Friday, November 6, 2009

Round 1: Monday, November 9 through Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Semifinals: On Thursday, November 12, 2009

FINAL ROUND: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in the Milhiser Moot Courtroom.

Client Counseling Materials

Client Counseling Handout

About the Client Counseling Competition