Outcome 2.5: Represent a client through effective use of communication and other skills

WBL Competency 2: Communication Skills

To meet this Outcome you will need to show that you have represented your client to another, using appropriate communication skills (e.g. negotiating or drafting skills).

In your logbook sheets you should explain your client’s position and explain how you represented the client’s position to another.

You should attach supporting evidence of the representation (e.g. a telephone attendance note or letter to a professional).

PROVIDE TWO EXAMPLES

Examples may come from different types of legal work as shown by following the links below:

Could you use your evidence for these Outcomes too?

Remember to read the guidance in the work-based learning handbook for each outcome to make sure you meet the criteria fully.

If you can demonstrate that you used suitable language and tailored the style of your communication to suit the needs of the recipient, you could possibly use this evidence towards meeting the following Outcome:

Outcome 2.2 Use suitable language in communication

If you were following your clients/service users instructions in writing to the third party, you could possibly use the evidence towards meeting the following Outcome:

Outcome 3.5 Take action to deal with instructions received