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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