Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Oral communication skills : an introduction -- Creating the right atmosphere -- Listening skills -- Questioning skills -- Analysis, explanation, and advice -- When things go wrong -- The SQE2 client interview -- Legal analysis and attendance notes -- Suggested answers.

"Client Interview, Attendance Note and Legal Analysis for SQE2 is the latest title in a new series of books aimed at those preparing for SQE2, providing a comprehensive overview of everything you need to successfully pass the SQE2 advocacy assessment. This book explains the key principles of oral communication, interview technique and legal analysis in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand style. The use of practical examples, from the practice areas set out by the SRA assessment specification, allows such key principles to be effectively introduced and illustrated. The book demonstrates the importance of the three key tenets of listening, questioning, and advising, with a view to ensuring that a matter can be analysed effectively, and effective and appropriate decisions can be made. The book provides a clear and structured approach, with opportunities to apply the relevant principles to the law. Chapters include summaries, key practice cases, practice tips and exercises to reinforce learning and understanding. Written by an author team with extensive experience in teaching and practice, this unique book will be essential reading for any candidate wishing to be fully prepared for their SQE2 assessment"-- Provided by publisher.