Curriculum Guide · Courses

Professors Samuel Jackson and Sandra Sellers

J.D. Seminar 322 | 3 credit hours

In this skills-building course, you will develop an in-depth knowledge of the practice and principles of mediation. Emphasis is on learning the skills used by mediators, but also on becoming an effective advocate of a party in mediation. Mediation skills have become essential for attorneys working in all areas of practice, as clients demand cost-effective ways to resolve problems without litigation, and many courts require litigants to attempt resolution prior to trial. Class sessions will be devoted to a combination of lectures, mediation simulations, discussions, and videotaped mediation topics. Grades will be based upon: (1) the quality of class participation; (2) short written assignments; and (3) a written evaluation of a mediation.

Students may not receive credit for both this seminar and the Negotiations Seminar also offered in the Summer 2013 semester. Students MAY receive credit for this seminar and Negotiations Seminar (with the exception of the Negotiations Seminar offered in the Summer 2013 session).

This course will be enrolled via waitlist.

Full attendance and participation is REQUIRED at all six sessions. Enrolled and waitlisted students must attend the first class session in order to be enrolled in the course The class meets two weekends, Friday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with assignments between class sessions. In Summer 2013, this seminar will meet on 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/21, 6/22, and 6/23. Students should not make other commitments during the listed weekends as preparation will be necessary between class sessions. Given that this condensed class format contains the content of a full semester class, students should plan time to complete most of the class readings prior to the first class session on June 8, 2013.

Due to the reliance on role plays, attendance is MANDATORY for all six sessions. Students must attend each class session in its entirety in order to receive credit for the seminar. All enrolled and waitlisted students must attend the first class session in order to be enrolled. This course will be enrolled via waitlist. Class size is limited to 24 students.