Client Interviews Competition!
Summary
Effective client interviewing is crucial for solicitors as it lays the groundwork for a successful lawyer-client relationship.
During initial consultations, solicitors gather essential details that form the foundation of their professional bond with the client.
Each team has a specific timeframe to gather all necessary information to ensure effective representation.
Afterward, time is allocated for reflection on the interview process.
Competitors must conduct thorough interviews, record personal client details, delve into the complexities of the issue, and propose potential courses of action.
The three highest scoring teams and one wild card faced off to determine our 2026 Client Interviews Champions, Graciella and Flynn who competed at the 2026 Australian Law Students’ Association Competition in July and made it to the semi-finals, landing themselves as top four across all of Australia and New Zealand!
Congratulations to our Client Interview Champions for 2026
Flynn and Graciella!
Dates 2026:
Online Information Seminar: Thursday 2 April 2026, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Morton Bay Campus Competition: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 5:30pm onwards
Sunshine Coast Campus Competition: Thursday 16 April 2026, 5:30pm onwards
Finals Competition Date: Thursday 30 April 2026, 5:30pm onwards
Image of Haylee and Alana competing at our 2026 Client Interview Moreton Bay heat.
Judges:
Moreton Bay
Nikolina Tully
Nikhil Ram
Jeanette Jifkins
Latha Elenkovan
Blessing Keabilwe
Samantha Goddard
SUNSHINE COAST
Ben Rynderman
Elias Randell
Ross McSwan
Emma Middleton
Callum Lee
Kylie Anderson
Finals
Ben Rynderman
Emily Wilson
Ross McSwan
John Lee
Thank you to our incredible judges at each of our Client Interview Competitions
For any questions please email the Competitions Executive Officer, Hannah Spnovic via: competitions@usclsa.com