Resources > Tea Troubles: Client Counseling

Duration: 60 minutes including debrief

NextGen: Yes

Teaching Notes: Yes

Skills: Client Counseling | Communication

Skill Levels: Basic | Intermediate

Type of Resources: Simulation

Subjects: Contracts | Doctrinal Subjects

Modality: Both Online and In-Person

Participants: Not Available

Tea Troubles: Client Counseling

Marjorie Corman Aaron

This simulation sets up a discussion between the lawyer and client representative, in preparation for negotiations with the company claiming breach of contract. The lawyer’s challenge is to “deliver the bad news” in a way that the client: understands the legal perils; prepares or authorizes the lawyer to negotiate considering that; and still trusts the lawyer is “on their side.”

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Tea Troubles: Client Counseling – Information for PlentiCo’s Attorney (pdf)

Tea Troubles: Client Counseling – Confidential Information for the PlentiCo Client (also known to PlentiCo’s lawyer) (pdf)

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