Alternative Dispute Resolution

SLN #: 87476
Course Prefix: LAW-702
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Meyerson
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This survey course will examine the use of alternative methods to resolve disputes. Students will become familiar with collaborative law, mediation and arbitration. In addition to studying the law and ethics relating to mediation and arbitration, students will engage in exercises which will enhance their skills at problem solving outside of the court room. Additional instruction will be given on managing large group processes and the relationship between neuroscience and decision making.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Note: Only one of the above listed requirements can be fulfilled with this course.
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes, short 1 hour exam will be given
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes, 10 page paper
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Yes

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.