Alternative Dispute Resolution
SLN #: 96876Course Prefix: LAW-702
Course Section: 1001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Meyerson
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This survey course will examine the use of alternative methods of resolving disputes. Students will become familiar with the various forms of alternative dispute resolution methods commonly used to resolve legal disputes. Students will develop a basic understanding of the law of arbitration, including the Federal Arbitration Act, and the Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes. The course will also examine legal and ethical issues that arise in mediation. Students will learn the key issues involved in drafting a dispute resolution provision and will have an opportunity to draft a provision. A professional mediator will share a perspective on effective representation of parties in mediation. Students will also study research-based methods of effective persuasion.
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
Limited Enrollment Number: 25
Final Exam Given: Yes, short 1 hour exam will be given
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Yes
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.