1- What information should a client provide you during the initial investigation briefing or when preparing for an interview, which may impact on legal requirements for interviews? Think about matters that have a direct bearing on legal issues in connection with an interview.

2- Explain what background material your instructions may include when preparing for an interview

3- Explain how you should handle a situation where the person you intend to interview turns out to be a plaintiff against your client defendant

4- List relevant persons and/or experts who you may speak to when preparing for an interview

5- You have interviewed three local witnesses in a matter and there's a fourth one interstate. What would you do? And why?

6- Explain what the actual resources are that you might need for an interview

7- Explain what you may need to consider regarding the location of an interview

8- Explain what the recording equipment should be checked for when preparing for an interview

9- Explain where you may find the manufacturer's instructions in relation to the correct operation of equipment

10- Explain what arrangements should typically be made for a witness prior to an interview

11- Explain how you would put a person at ease and create rapport when conducting an interview

12- Explain how to handle a request from the witness to have someone else present with them during the interview

13- Explain what your interview plan may include

14- Explain what your contingencies may include when interviewing

15- Explain how appropriate equipment and recording methods should be used during an interview