This course features national and international scholars who introduce candidates to theories of disputing and dispute resolution processes from a variety of perspectives, and showcases some of the issues that will be explored in greater depth in subsequent units. These include how conflict develops and evolves; personality and conflict; gender and conflict; an introduction to negotiation theory and practice; the role of lawyers in negotiation and mediation processes; and an introduction to a broad spectrum of dispute resolution processes. The course uses a variety of teaching methods, with an emphasis on experiential exercises, simulations and games.

Pre/anti-requisites

This course is only open to LLM students in the Dispute Resolution program to students in the General Law specialization who have Dispute Resolution as one of their 2-3 specializations.

Anti-requisite: LAW 6300P - Introduction to Dispute Resolution

NCA equivalence:

N/A

Terms Offered

Fall 25

Course Section: A

6.0 credits

Fall 26

6.0 credits

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