COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Mediation

Ms. Ericka B. Gray,

3 credits day; 3 credits evening.

This course introduces you to the theory and skills of mediation, examines current legal and policy issues in the field, surveys the practice of mediation in a range of areas including family, public policy, and commercial, and provides the opportunity to practice techniques as mediators and advocates in the mediation process through simulations. Note: While the class is regularly scheduled for an hour and 50 minutes per week, this is a three credit course due to additional sessions scheduled on a Friday afternoon and full Saturday early in the Semester to fulfill the training requirements. Students will complete a research paper in lieu of a final examination, which will fulfill the upper-level writing requirement. Preference will be given to students who have not previously enrolled in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Preference will be given to students who have not previously enrolled in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Enrollment is limited: 24

Elective Course

Meets Skills Menu Requirement

Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements

Meets Health/Biomedical Concentration Requirements

May Fulfill Legal Writing Requirement

Final Paper Required