Alternate Dispute Resolution Competitions | TIPS AND TRICKS FOR ALL LAW STUDENTS
How to make opening statements? The opening statement carries the most marks. The counsel deals with all the technicalities of the problem. Client deals with all the facts of the matter. All the laws and monetary numbers should come from the counsel and not the client. The client and counsel should have good chemistry and should not interrupt each other. The client and counsel can have written communication. Sit straight, look interested, keep nodding, counsel must take notes during the session. Dress properly. Client dress according to his role. Counsel's opening statement 1. Counsel introduces his/her client. Name of the client, his profile, and why is here in the mediation table. 2. Counsel clarifies his role in the session. - He shall be dealing with technicalities related to laws, and any calculations related to numbers/money. (Laws are not used in a mediation session. If a law is mentioned in the problem statement only then it can be used.) 3. Counsel points out ...