LAW211 — Alternative Dispute Resolution
This course will provide students with a description and overview of alternate dispute resolution mechanisms, voluntary and mandatory court-ordered arbitration, negotiation, mediation, mediation-arbitration, private judging and early neutral evaluation. The course will focus on client needs regarding the use of ADR, and will explore the changing climate of litigation-oriented practices. Paralegal participation and ethical concerns will be discussed in the context of each of these alternatives. This course is designed to give the student both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Consequently, the assessment of the student will be based on 50% practical application and 50% theoretical knowledge.