This paper discusses the briefing process and explores how lawyers can educate clients on the questioning process to address misunderstandings and mistrust. It also reviews steps to help make clients better witnesses at questioning. The materials also include a sample client memo, “A Client’s Guide to Questioning”.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Questioning program in Edmonton on November 6, 2019 and in Calgary on November 12, 2019.