International Client Consultation Competition 2016

April 27 – 30, 2016 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada

The 2016 competition will take place from April 27 - 30, 2016. It will be hosted by the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. The subject area will be matrimonial disputes. Go to the competition websites (ICCC 2016, Official ICCC Webpage, ICCC on Facebook) for full details.

The Competition simulates a law office consultation in which two law students, acting as lawyers, are presented with a client matter. The students are given a brief written memorandum that identifies the general nature of the client’s problem before the interviews are held. The students conduct an interview with a person playing the role of the client. Students are expected to elicit the relevant information from the client, explain the relevant laws, present the client with their options, and assist the client to select their preferred resolution. The interview with the client is then followed by a post-consultation period during which the students analyze the interview and discuss the work to be undertaken. The interview and post-consultation period last a total of 45 minutes.  The students are evaluated against specific criteria that emphasize the use of listening, questioning, planning, and analytical skills in a lawyer/client interview.