LL.B.
V Term, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
LB-501: Moot Court, Mock Trial and Internship
Questionnaire for Lawyers
Name of the Centre: Campus Law Centre
Term: 2023- 2026
Section: B
Student’s Name: Adrika Singh
Class Roll No: 231897
Exam Roll No: 23309806702
SECTION ONE
(To be completed before you conduct the interview)
Please read the following questions and answer them briefly in the space provided.
1. Before you meet the 'client' describe briefly:
A. What are the objectives of the interview?
• To obtain a clear and detailed account of the client’s alleged involvement in the
offences (murder and theft).
• To identify key facts, circumstances, and evidence relevant to the charges under the
Indian Penal Code.
• To explain to the client the potential legal consequences and available remedies.
• To build rapport and trust, ensuring the client feels comfortable disclosing sensitive
information.
• To set the foundation for a possible defence strategy and advise on immediate next
steps (e.g., bail prospects, plea bargaining, mitigation).
B. Describe briefly how you plan to structure the interview (topics, order, time, etc.):
• Introduction & rapport building : reassure the client, explain confidentiality and
purpose.
• Client’s narrative : allow the client to narrate events in their own words without
interruption.
• Clarifying questions : probe into details such as timing, witnesses, weapons, intention,
theft circumstances, prior relationship with victim.
• Legal advice : outline possible charges (Sections 302, 304, 379 IPC etc.), remedies (bail,
plea bargaining, mitigation), and next steps.
• Closing : summarise discussion, reassure the client, and agree on cooperation and
follow-up.
C. What have you learned from your reading about interviewing that you intend to practice or avoid?
• Practice: active listening, open-ended questions at the start, building trust, maintaining
empathy, and simplifying legal jargon.
• Avoid: interrupting too early, making premature judgments, showing bias, or over-
promising outcomes beyond what the law allows.
• Emphasise: neutrality, patience, and letting the client feel heard before giving legal
advice.
D. What is your role in the interview and what standpoint do you wish to adopt?
• Role: To act as the client’s legal advisor — balancing empathy with professional
responsibility, and explaining the law clearly.
• Standpoint: Sympathetic but realistic. I will adopt a supportive and non-judgmental
approach, ensuring the client feels safe to share everything, while also highlighting the
seriousness of the charges and focusing on practical legal strategies.
SECTION TWO
(To be completed after the Interview)
2. In your conduct of the interview how well/poorly do you think that you performed the following?
a. Very Well Well Average Not well Poorly
b. Placing client at ease
c. Empathizing with the client
d. Eliciting facts
e. Checking facts and changes
f. Explaining law
g. Advising about implications
h. Agreeing follow up
i. Reassuring client
j. Note taking
k. Time management
B. What, if any, ethical or moral issues did you encounter?
3. A. What in brief are the key facts of the client's legal problem?
B. What is / are the legal issue(s) involved?
C. Were there other facts in the case which seriously concerned the client but which were not related
to the legal issue(s)?
4. A. List the other possible outcomes in this case:
B. Which in your opinion is the most likely outcome?
C. What is/are the client's desired outcome(s)?
D. What are the main obstacles, if any, to this/these being achieved?
E. How will it / they (client's desired outcome(s)) be achieved?
F. What alternative strategies were available?
5. A. What did you learn from the interview?
B. What did the interview remind you of from your previous reading about interviewing?
C. What could you have done to improve the interview?
D. What do you think the client thought of the interview?
Partner's Name: …………………. Class Roll No……………………
Date of interview
