An entry level lawyer should be able to demonstrate oral communication skills, legal interviewing skills, advocacy skills, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, and letter writing and legal drafting skills.

This topic covers:

• communicating effectively
• interviewing clients
• writing letters
• drafting other documents
• negotiating settlements and agreements
• facilitating early resolution of disputes
• representing a client in court

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