LAWW 70703 — Mediation in Practice
This three credit course is an introduction to the process of mediation and focuses on mediation theory and practice. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the mediation process, including the role of the mediator, litigants, attorneys, the courts and other relevant participants. Students are taught the basic skills needed to participate in a mediation as a mediator or as an advocate, and introduced to the ways in which mediation is used in various settings such as state and federal courts, and government agencies. Because this is skills class, it includes a lot of interactive work, including simulated mediations. All students are required to actively participate in the simulated mediations. (Typically offered: Irregular)