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'''Students should refer the victim to a lawyer who is experienced with this area of law'''. There may be issues and circumstances in each particular case that make it difficult to assess the probability of success. It is very important that students not jump to conclusions as to whether or not it is “worth it”to take this route. Some lawyers may be willing to take on a case on a contingency fee basis, which means that they will get a certain percentage of any damages, if they are awarded. | '''Students should refer the victim to a lawyer who is experienced with this area of law'''. There may be issues and circumstances in each particular case that make it difficult to assess the probability of success. It is very important that students not jump to conclusions as to whether or not it is “worth it”to take this route. Some lawyers may be willing to take on a case on a contingency fee basis, which means that they will get a certain percentage of any damages, if they are awarded. | ||
'''NOTE:''' Students must not take control of the client’ s decisions. Clients, especially those who have | '''NOTE:''' Students must not take control of the client’ s decisions. Clients, especially those who have been victimized, may want clinicians to direct their decision-making. A client should be informed of his or her options and the potential consequences of each course of action in order to allow him or her to give informed instructions to counsel. | ||
