Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Examines the validity of the basic criticism directed at the adversarial mode of dispute resolution in terms of various criteria (e.g., costs, delay, and formality). A major focus of the seminar will be the study of particular alternative ways of resolving disputes, such as arbitration, mediation and negotiation; problems taken from a number of areas (e.g., property, family law, criminal law, and commercial disputes) will provide an illustrative context for this part of the discussion.