Professional Development, Ethics, Skills

Spanish for Lawyers: The Law Office and Client Interview

Description:

The Tennessee Bar Association and The Tennessee Foreign Language Institute provide a special opportunity for lawyers who are interested in serving the Hispanic population in Tennessee.

We will be focusing on communication skills for lawyers with Spanish speaking clients. There are five programs in this series. A variety of topics will be covered to include: Spanish language skills to improve client communication, cultural tips, communication based on specific areas of practice, working with interpreters, and a brief review of resources for lawyers. Access all programs in this series here.

This session will cover:

  • Client interview
  • Key questions
  • Description, time and place
  • Resources

Cultural comments will review concepts of time and how to make connection with your client.

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I was really impressed with the cultural differences that the speaker brought to my attention. How to address the client to make them comfortable with me and to remind me if they have family member interperting it could be a breach of confidentialty for the client.

Very helpful phrases for the beginning Spanish speaker.

Some very helpful Spanish stuff not included in resources like Duolingo, such as how to deliver an email address in spoken Spanish. Great stuff! I will be seeking out more CLEs in this series.

I now want to become an interpreter.

Speakers/Producers

This course is no longer available for purchase.

Course Information Webcast - Archived Video Highlights
  • Dual PowerPoint and video presentation
  • Flexible to your schedule
  • Viewable on desktop, iPad, and mobile
  • Ethics credit
Course Credits Dual Credits: 1.00
General Credits: 0.00
Total Credits: 1

This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please email a request to cle@tnbar.org for Georgia and Mississippi CLE credit.