Name: Harshita Gupta

Class roll no: 232995

Examination roll no: 23311806307

Section-E
(To be completed before you conduct the interview)

Please read the following questions and answer them briefly in the space provided.

1. Before you meet the 'client' describe briefly:

A. What are the objectives of the interview?

The objectives of the interview are to make the client comfortable so that he can express himself freely. To get to
know of his problem so as to suggest him possible measures available to him.

B. Describe briefly how you plan to structure the interview (topics, order, time, etc.):

1) To greet the client and make him feel comfortable

2) Then ask him regarding his issue
3) To listen the issue with full attention
4) After he has given major details then to ask him regarding the points that are not clear and to understand the
relevant part.
5) The major time must be devoted towards the issue when described by the client and ask any related questions
6) Then to make the client understand the law part in a simple language.
7) At last, to make him understand the remedies available to him and giving him assurance.

C. What have you learned from your reading about interviewing that you intend to practice or avoid?

From the readings on interview strategies, I learned the importance of preparing specific examples that show my
skills and motivations while staying authentic. I intend to practice active listening and linking my experiences to
qualities relevant for law. I will avoid sounding overly rehearsed, giving vague answers, or focusing only on
achievements without reflection

D. What is your role in the interview and what standpoint do you wish to adopt?

My role in the interview is to present my qualifications, experiences, and motivations in a way that shows the client
that he’s in good hands and give him confidence to believe in my skills and that I’ll be able to deliver him justice. I
wish to adopt a standpoint of professionalism and authenticity—showing confidence, believe and trust while
building a strong professional relationship.
 SECTION TWO

(To be completed after the Interview)

2. In your conduct of the interview how well/poorly do you think that you performed the following?

A Very Well Well Average Not well Poorly

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Placing client at ease

B •
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Empathizing with the client

C •
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Eliciting facts
D •
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Checking facts and changes

E •
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Explaining law
F •
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Advising about implications

G •
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Agreeing follow up
H •
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Reassuring client
I •
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Note taking
J •
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Time management
K •
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B. What, if any, ethical or moral issues did you encounter?

I did not encounter major ethical or moral issues during the interview, but it reminded me of the importance of
honesty and avoiding exaggeration when discussing my experiences and achievements.
3. A. What in brief are the key facts of the client's legal problem?
In this case the client is facing defamation. The client has been defamed by her business partner to clients and
suppliers which has caused great loss of reputation and monetary losses to the client.

B. What is / are the legal issue(s) involved?

The key legal issue is regarding defamation.

C. Were their other facts in the case which seriously concerned the client but which were not related to the legal
issue(s)?

NO

4. A. List the other possible outcomes in this case:

The client could have sued the business partner for criminal defamation as well for which he could have been
punished under BNS.

B. Which in your opinion is the most likely outcome?

The business partner will be sued for defamation.

C. What is/are the client's desired outcome(s)?

That the business partner must be punished accordingly as well as that the client must be compensated for the loss
suffered due to the loss of suppliers and clients.

D. What are the main obstacles, if any, to this/these being achieved?

NO such obstacles were there.

E. How will it / they (client's desired outcome(s)) be achieved?

First by giving the notice to the business partner insisting him to pay the compensation and publicly apologize for
the statement made by him. Even after this he does not take the statement back then suing him for defamation under
a civil suit.

F. What alternative strategies were available?

Suing the business partner for defamation under criminal law as well.

5. A. What did you learn from the interview?

From the interview, I learned the importance of clear communication, confidence, and tailoring responses to show
both strengths and genuine interest in client’s problem. I also realized how valuable it is to actively listen and
engage in a conversational manner rather than just giving rehearsed answers.

B. What did the interview remind you of from your previous reading about interviewing?

The interview reminded me of my readings about the importance of preparation and authenticity. It reinforced that
using concrete examples, actively listening, and maintaining a professional but natural tone are key strategies for
making a strong impression.

C. What could you have done to improve the interview?

I could have improved the interview by giving more specific examples, asking thoughtful questions at the end, and
practicing smoother transitions between my responses to sound more confident and natural.
D. What do you think the client thought of the interview?

The client was pretty confident in my skills as a lawyer and trusted my advice.

Partner's Name: …Akshita Goel………………. Class Roll No…………233106…………

Date of interview: