LAW9623-O.MSL: Mediation.Sp16.Coben,James

James Coben

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

Other

Course Subject

LAW

Course Number

9623

Course Section

O

Course Title

MSL: Mediation

Academic Term and Year

Spring 2016

Credits

3.00

Area of Study

ADRC, BCLR, LELR, LSIM, LTPR, LWSK, LWY

Course Description

Through discussion, simulations, and role-play, this course focuses on the structure and goals of the mediation process and the skills and techniques mediators use to aid parties in overcoming barriers to dispute resolution. The course also examines the underlying negotiation orientations and strategies that mediators may confront and employ, the roles of attorneys and clients, dealing with difficult people and power imbalances, cultural considerations, and ethical issues for lawyers and mediators. In addition, special attention is devoted to the art of successful representation of clients in mediation. Students may not enroll in this class if they have completed Family Mediation. Every Year Course

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