MEDIATION: REPRESENTING CLIENTS (ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SKILLS -
6060)
2 credits
This intensive, interactive course first introduces students to
an overview of mediation theories and practices, and then develops
a coherent approach and the essential skills for effective client
representation in mediation. The course will examine attorney
responsibilities in advising clients about dispute resolution
options, in preparing both the case and the client for mediation,
in representing clients in the mediation session itself, and in
drafting ADR clauses. The course will culminate in the students
participating in a mock mediation. Students' final grade will be
based on their demonstrated mastery of course material, judged by
both required written submissions, quality of mediation
representation skills demonstrated in the final mock mediation, and
quality of seminar participation. Students are encouraged to take
Alternative Dispute Resolution either prior to or concurrently with
this course.
MEDIATION SKILLS: DIVORCE (ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SKILLS -
9040)
3 credits
Mediation is becoming a preferred forum to address legal conflicts
and settle cases. The highly interactive course offers distinctive
and innovative training on the transformative approach to
mediation, one of the four leading mediation ideologies. Students
will gain an understanding of the theory and basic skills necessary
for the practice of transformative mediation. Students will then
learn the application of transformative mediation skills in divorce
cases, and how transformative mediators navigate the specific
practice challenges inherent in the divorce context. Although the
course focus is on learning mediation skills, students will also be
educated about attorney advocacy skills in mediation. Grades will
be based on a written final examination and class
participation.
NEGOTIATION (INTENSIVE) (ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SKILLS - 8020)
2 credits
The Intensive Negotiation course is a compressed, inter- active
course examining the skills, constraints, and dynamics of the
negotiation process. Students will explore the theoretical
framework for understanding negotiation practice in a variety of
contexts, including both the settlement of disputes and the
creation of value through bargaining. Legal and ethical constraints
on lawyers in negotiation will be considered. Students will apply
the concepts learned by participating in simulated exercises
involving realistic negotiation situations. Grades are based on a
final examination, along with classroom participation, the
submission of written work, and performance on the simulations and
exercises. A student may take only one of the following:
Negotiation, Negotiation (Intensive), or Negotiation
(Comprehensive).
RESOLVING INT'L CIVIL DISPUTES (ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SKILLS -
7090)
2 credits
In an increasingly globalizing world, practicing attorneys must be
skilled in how to resolve international civil disputes. How is the
practice of international civil dispute resolution different from
domestic practice? First, the students will be introduced to an
overview of the competing systems available to resolve
international civil disputes. Then students will have an
opportunity to work on selected issues in international litigation
and dispute resolution, such as evaluation of the benefits and
risks of different approaches to dispute resolution, strategic
planning (before and after disputes erupt), advocacy
considerations, and cultural competence. Students will learn from a
combination of lectures, simulations, field visits and drafting
exercises. Lawyers engaged in international practice will be
invited to selected class sessions. Rome will be used as a window
to examine the dynamic challenges of international dispute
resolution. The course grade will be based on the quality of
classroom participation and a final examination