Lawyers are counselors, too: Social workers can train lawyers to more effectively counsel clients

Attorneys new to practice often find themselves completely unprepared to assist emotionally distraught clients. Traditional law school curricula do not mandate coursework on how to interview clients or how to involve clients in the representation plan. The knowledge, values, and skills taught in sch...

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Published in:	Advances in Social Work
Main Authors:	Stephanie K. Boys, Carrie A. Hagan, Valerie Voland
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Indiana University School of Social Work 2011-06-01
Subjects:	Interdisciplinary Education Transdisciplinary Education Social Work Practice Skills
Online Access:	https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/1885

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