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Length:
30 minutes of audio
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Course Aims:

This podcasts introduces the listener to the basic concepts underlying how communication skills can be used effectively to improve communication by peers within Law Firms, with trainees and Associates and Partners and when liaising with clients. The podcast commences by providing an overview of the different language patterns that Lawyers tend to use and explains the theory of Language Models. Gwyn also outlines the concepts of Effective Communication “rapport”, “pacing” and “active-listening” are introduced to the listener and guidance is given on how Law Firms can ensure more effective communication when Associates and Partners liaise with Trainees. The podcast also considers how Lawyers can ensure more effective communication with peers in a Law Firm and explains how there are tiers of listening skills found in different levels of seniority. Throughout the podcast, Gwyn outlines how the concepts can be applied in practice to allow Law Firms to improve the communication skills of Trainees, Associates and Partners.

Outcomes:
After completing the course you will:
  • Appreciate how Neuro Lingistics can be effectively used by Law Firms to provide superior client service and ensure better cooperation within firms;
  • Understand the different language patterns that Lawyers tend to use and how to ensure that these patterns can be altered to meet the expectations of clients;
  • Familiarise the listener with the theories that underlie effective communication: “rapport”, “pacing” and “active-listening”;
  • Allows the listener to realize how more effective communication skills can be used when Lawyers liaise with peers, trainees and clients;
  • Comprehend how the models, traits and concepts outlined in the podcast can be applied in practice.
Level:
General Interest Difficulty: 2 of 5
Classification:
Practical Guide
Soft Skills
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In this CPDcast, Gwyn Day, a meta-linguistics expert, speaks on effective communication skills for legal professionals.

THIS PODCAST IS NOT ACCREDITED BY THE BAR STANDARDS BOARD

THIS PODCAST DOES NOT INCLUDE A QUIZ

Podcast last reviewed: 2011-05-31

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