For the past few weeks, I've been participating in a negotiation competition; basically, it's like debate or moot court, but simulates various negotiating scenarios that lawyers face (forming contracts, out-of-court settlements, divorces). My partner and I made it through to the third round tonight! We were up against some really good people and were pleasantly surprised. I am also shocked at how much I enjoy using my "killer instinct" to go after the opposition's weak points. The best part is I do it all in my friendly LegalEagle voice and smile like a banshee. It seems to work! It's all about being prepared and reading between the lines to infer your opponent's secrets, and it's really really fun!
Anyway, just thought I'd share a non-aggravating experience!
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A few legal terms that I've been learning about in my counseling courses. Just thought you might be interested.
guardian ad litum: a person that protects the best interests of the child (could be an attorney).
motion in limine: Protect client's confidentiality by limiting records.
subpoena: Court order, counselors cannot provide information if it is privileged.
incamera: judge looks at records behind closed doors.
Not sure if you've already learned some of this in your law courses. There are specific attorneys that deal with the mental health field. Very interesting.
Also this book has great legal info:
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling. Remley & Herlihy....just to protect my butt ;)Okay this post was way too long!
Yay Emma - kicking ass and taking names in the nicest way possible! You go!
This family is full of closet Type A personalities. Hadn't you noticed, we are like America--we don't like to lose at anything! The hard headed Irish in us I guess.
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