Client Interviewing Competition (CIC)

What is the Client Interviewing Competition (CIC)?

The Client Interviewing Competition (CIC) simulates an initial consultation with a fictional client. Although the cases used in the competition are generally concise, thorough preparation of the client role is essential, as the client’s responses and requirements determine both the expectations placed upon the teams and the academic standard of the competition.

Teams are composed of two students, while the judging panel should consist of at least three judges. Through participation in the CIC, students develop advanced soft skills and gain practical experience in approaching and communicating with clients, competencies that are typically not included within regular university curricula.

The Structure of the Competition

Cases for the CIC should not be too extensive in length; however the client’s preparation needs to be done thoroughly, since the client sets the requirements for the teams and the academic level of the competition.

Teams should consist of two students, and the panel of judges shall consist of at least three judges.

The Role of the Client

The role of the client is often underestimated in this competition. The client sets the requirements for the teams and the academic level of the competition. An intensive preparation of the client is essential - chose your fictional client carefully.

Former C officers or participants, who are very familiar with the competition, are well suited for this role. Actors with legal knowledge might be even better suited for the role. If you are lucky enough to know a law student with a talent for acting, you should ask that person. The client receives extensive information, which they should know by heart.

CIC Branding

ELSA International can provide you with all the materials - from the logo, unified MKT kit (includes pictures for posts and covers, as well as certificates and many other useful materials) to the "logistics" - scoresheets, cases and the coaching, which is provided by Assistants for Academic Competitions of the ELSA International Team. All those and many other materials can be found in the CIC Package on the Officers' Portal.

For more information you can consult the CIC section of the Academic Competitions Handbook.

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