When conducting an interview with a client

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When conducting an interview with a client, it is vital that the paralegal not cross the line and give legal advice. What makes this difficult? What steps can the paralegal take to avoid this mistake? Secondly, when it comes to interviewing a witness who is testifying for your client, they will want to know what they should say. What makes this a difficult situation?

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