Legal Counselling (Intensive)

1 credits · Professional

This one credit intensive course will provide theoretical, critical, practical and experiential learning relating to the practice of counselling clients. The course will examine, among other things, client-centred and trauma-informed approaches to counselling with a focus on building productive relationships and empowering clients to make informed decisions in their legal matters. Topics will include: client-centred counselling; how to ensure clients are meaningfully informed of options, risks, and benefits available to them; and practical skills for building strong client relationships including identifying legal and non-legal consequences. Students will participate in and observe three rounds of counselling simulations. CALENDAR NOTES: Does not fulfill the major paper requirement. This is an intensive course, held over three days (12 hours total). Assessment Method: Students are evaluated on a pass/fail basis, based on class participation and a take-home Reflective Journal of 3,000 words. PREREQUISITES: Either LAWS 2301 – Client-Centred Interviewing or completion or current enrolment in LAWS 2003 Clinical Law (Dal Legal Aid).