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 winners with the highest scores will then face off in a friendly battle of the campuses to determine our 2026 Client Interviews Champion, who will go on to compete at the Australian Law Students’ Association Competition.

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

Congratulations to our Client Interview Champions for 2026

Flynn and Graciella!