Client meetings and communication strategies
Initial Client Meeting Guide
(2010, 1 p.)
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Preparing for the Hearing
In Refugee/Asylum Law Training Manual, Chicago Center for International Human Rights. (1p.)
Working with Pro Bono Clients
Martha Delaney and Scott Russell, Bench & Bar of Minnesota. (2005, 2 pp.)
Article about communication strategies and other considerations in working with pro bono clients – particularly strategies for working with individuals in poverty.
Beyond Bias: Cultural Competence as a Lawyer Skill
Nelson P. Miller, Michigan Bar Journal. (2008, 4 pp.)
Important considerations for attorneys working with foreign born clients with specific tips for client meetings.
Bridging the Gap – Tips for Pro Bono Volunteers Assisting Low Income Clients
Grace Newgard, Illinois Pro Bono. (2011, 2 pp.)
Tips for what to cover as well as scheduling initial interviews with pro bono clients.
