Alternative Dispute Resolution
SLN #: 27055Course Prefix: LAW-702
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Sahani
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This survey course will give you a comprehensive overview of the use of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) methods in lieu of court litigation. The course will introduce the law and theory of arbitration, negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and other alternatives to litigation in both domestic and international contexts. In addition, the course will provide a practical introduction to ADR techniques through simulations in order to help prepare students for future participation in advanced ADR courses, clinics and competitions. There are no prerequisites.
*NOTE: This course meets ONE hour on day 1 of the week and TWO hours on day 2 of the week.*
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
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.