Mediation: Theory & Practice (LAW-795ME-001)
Hernando Otero, Fernando Navarro
Notices
May 29 - June 1 (Tuesday to Friday) 9:00am-12:10pm Professors: Hernando Otero & JAMS Experts
Description
The course is based on the principles of commercial mediation used by neutrals at JAMS. The curriculum revolves around a structure of phases that occur in nearly every mediation. Each phase will be examined and discussed, and then workshop participants will take on the roles of mediators and advocates and actively take part in that phase of the mediation process. They will receive expert coaching advice along the way. In addition, the course will touch on issues associated with building a practice, with ethical codes and guidelines, with international growth in the field, and more. A certificate of attendance issued by JAMS and WCL will be awarded to the participants. The final examination requires students to provide two different essays. The first is a memorandum written as legal counsel to a client explaining what to expect from the mediation process and how to best take advantage of the opportunities it offered. The second consists of a reflection on their role as mediator and as advocate in the post-class roleplays. The paper must be uploaded by August 1, 2018 through MyWCL.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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Readings will be available at MyWCL as soon as the spring courses are over. If you need access to the readings in advance, please contact arbitration@wcl.american.edu
First Class Readings
Readings will be available at MyWCL as soon as the spring courses are over. If you need access to the readings in advance, please contact arbitration@wcl.american.edu