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Why are interviews important?

• Provide information about subject/situation being
investigated

• Provide leads to other witnesses

• Provide insight into the case

• Act as liaison to subjects involved (family law, criminal
defense)

• Supplements the investigation

The interview is but one part of the case

•Part 1: Understand the assignment

• Why is the interview being conducted?

• What does the client seek as an end result?

• What kind of interview will you be conducting?
• (witness? Workplace? Cold call/canvas? Family law?

Criminal defense?)

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