Mediation

Catalog description

This is a practicum designed to equip law students with skills as a mediator and to provide them with an in-depth examination of the technical, legal and ethical aspects of mediation in the context of civil, domestic and parenting time issues. Components of the course will address typical civil mediation scenarios, psychological aspects of family conflict, child development needs, domestic violence screening, premeditation statements and documents, essential elements in drafting agreements, and the role of the lawyer as an advocate in mediation, and as a mediator. The course will employ mediation exercises, role plays, simulations, self-critique and group discussions to demonstrate and evaluate effective communication skills, negotiation strategies, mediation styles and settlement techniques. Graded.