LAW3018

This course is a survey of the major mechanisms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The class will focus on arbitration, mediation and negotiation through relevant legal framework and practical skills. Litigators, transactional lawyers, and public practice lawyers will find this course useful in understanding the effective use of alternatives to resolve disputes outside of trial. Less than 5% of all filed civil cases are resolved through courtroom adjudication. Clients expect lawyers to have a broad range of knowledge regarding ADR. Effective client representation demands that lawyers use creative methods to resolve disputes that do not rely solely on expensive and time consuming litigation. This course will give students numerous opportunities to draft relevant documents to satisfy professional writing requirements and to participate in role playing scenarios to simulate practice situations.

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