Mediation Clinic
SLN #: 76678Course Prefix: LAW-775
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 6
Instructor(s): Facciola;Hinshaw
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Course Description:
The Lodestar Mediation Clinic, an integral component of the nationally recognized Lodestar Dispute Resolution Program, helps students learn about alternatives to litigation while gaining practical experience about the mediation process. Student attorneys experience an intensive training program focusing on the theory, strategy and skills involved in the mediation of legal disputes, then act as mediators in civil (non-family) cases. The Clinic has three mandatory training sessions that are typically scheduled prior to the start of semester, in addition to required class meetings. Students should expect to spend an average of 4-5 hours per week on out-of-class assignments in the last two-thirds of the semester. These assignments primarily are serving as a co-mediator in the Maricopa County Justice Courts, observing professional mediations, or participating in other dispute resolution programs on and off campus. Interested students must submit a one-page statement of intent and attend an information session about the Mediation Clinic prior to enrollment. Admitted students must pass a background check before mediating in the Justice Court Mediation Program. The Clinic is a 6 credit hour course. More information about the Lodestar Dispute Resolution Program at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 6
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: Yes. Yes
Limited Enrollment Number: Yes
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Mandatory
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.