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 Final Exam Required

Prerequisite: Negotiation

Enrollment is limited: May be Limited

Elective Course

Meets Skills Menu Requirement

Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements

Meets Health/Biomedical Concentration Requirements

Meets Experiential Learning Requirement