Free practice scenario · Legal
Client Consultation: Explaining Options and Fees
Practise a first consultation with an anxious client: draw out the facts, explain their options in plain English, manage expectations without promising an outcome, and be clear about fees.
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Who you'll talk to
Marcus Bell · Prospective client
A 46-year-old who owns a small catering business. A former business partner left six months ago, took two major clients with her, and is now opening a competing company across town. Marcus has a partnership agreement he has not reread in years. He is angry, stressed about money, and has never hired a lawyer before.
“Thanks for seeing me. I'll be honest, I've never done this before. My business partner basically stole my clients and now she's opening up across town, and I want to know what I can do about it.”
By default they speak aloud and you answer by voice; you can switch to text.
Your review
What you're scored on
Fact-gathering
Asks focused questions to draw out the agreement, dates, clients and evidence.
Listening and empathy
Acknowledges the client's stress without getting lost in it.
Options in plain English
Explains possible routes (letter, negotiation, litigation) without jargon.
Managing expectations
Is honest that no outcome can be promised and explains what it depends on.
Clear about fees
Answers the cost question directly with how billing works.
Concrete next step
Agrees what the client should send or do next.
You get an overall score, a score for each of these, a summary and coaching notes.
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