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 inAdvances in social work Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 241 - 254
Main Authors Boys, Stephanie K., Hagan, Carrie A., Voland, Valerie
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Indiana University School of Social Work 01.10.2011
Subjects
Curriculum
Delivery Systems
Interdisciplinary Education
Knowledge
Law
Lawyers
Legal Services
School Social Work
Social Work Practice Skills
Teachers
Transdisciplinary Education
Values
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Summary: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 schools of social work can be useful tools to address many common challenges faced by lawyers. The authors argue for transdisciplinary education in which social work educators teach courses in law schools. Systems theory, cultural competence, and the strengths perspective are used as examples of practice approaches that could greatly enhance the services provided to clients seeking legal services.
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ISSN:1527-8565
2331-4125
DOI:10.18060/1885