Should lawyers always be the ones doing the talking in court?
In short: In the courtroom, lawyers typically act as the primary advocates for their clients. This video explores how legal aid activist Lam Ho proposes a shift in this power dynamic to empower individuals.
TED Fellow and legal aid activist Lam Ho examines the traditional role of lawyers as the sole voices in legal proceedings. The presentation explores methods for lawyers to create space for clients to share their own stories, transforming them from passive subjects into active participants in the legal process. This approach has been shown to produce surprisingly positive results.
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