This compulsory subject is taught in Stage I of the Professional Program and contains a stand alone two day module. The module commences with a discussion on Workshop activities, the assessment regime and a general discussion on the range of alternative dispute resolution processes available.
Students then participate in a negotiation exercise.
Following this discussion and the second negotiation exercise, negotiation styles are considered. I'll see you in Court' which provides an analysis of as negotiation immediately before a court appearance. Thereafter, students undertake a third negotiation exercise and de-brief. On the second day students focus on the mediation process. Students watch a video of a commercial mediation where Sir Lawrence Street plays the part of a mediator.