LAW COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

LAW-2036 Mediation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute

Resolution

Prof. Robert H. Smith,

2 credits day; 2 credits evening.

Students using this course to fulfill the experiential learning requirement may not also use this

same course to meet the legal writing requirement.

One of a lawyer's primary tasks is to resolve disputes. Most controversies are never decided by a

court, but instead are settled through other methods. The ability to choose among and use

alternative processes effectively is thus crucial for litigators as well as transactional lawyers. This

course explores the processes of mediation, arbitration and other dispute resolution processes. Its

goal to give students an introduction to the theory and practice of alternative dispute resolution

(“ADR”), including how to use such processes effectively on behalf of clients. Class time will

focus on role-playing and discussion, with some lecture and video analysis. Attendance and

participation in role-plays are integral to the learning experience and part of the grading criteria.

Instructors’ specific grading policies are set forth below.

NOT OFFERED 2016-17

Faculty comments

: Faculty comments:

Professors Smith: Grading will be based on a combination of a final examination, class

participation and written plans and reports prepared as part of role-play exercises.

Prerequisite: Negotiation

Enrollment is limited: May be Limited

Elective Course

Meets Skills Menu Requirement

Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements

Meets Health/Biomedical Concentration Requirements