This module of Considerations When Deciding Whether to Take a Case — Professionalism and Maintaining Trust — covers 2 lessons: Professionalism and Maintaining Trust and Balancing Zealous Advocacy With Realistic Case Assessment.By the end of this module, you'll be able to distinguish zealous advocacy from overpromising and conduct a realistic case assessment. You'll also use a client-vetting framework to surface expectations and patterns that may indicate a problem engagement.How to engage: Start with the first lesson and proceed in order. Read the per-lesson takeaways after each video. Take the practice quiz at the end of the module to check your understanding before moving on.

This module of Considerations When Deciding Whether to Take a Case — Identifying Your Clients' Expectations — covers 2 lessons: Identifying Your Clients' Expectations and Establishing Open Communication Channels.By the end of this module, you'll be able to establish open communication channels and explicit expectations from the start of an engagement. You'll also educate clients on the legal process and recognize 'hero syndrome' patterns in your own decision-making.How to engage: Start with the first lesson and proceed in order. Read the per-lesson takeaways after each video. Take the practice quiz at the end of the module to check your understanding before moving on.

This module of Considerations When Deciding Whether to Take a Case — Educating Clients on the Legal Process — covers 1 lesson: Educating Clients on the Legal Process.By the end of this module, you'll be able to apply Module 4 concepts.How to engage: Start with the first lesson and proceed in order. Read the per-lesson takeaways after each video. Take the practice quiz at the end of the module to check your understanding before moving on.