The first three classes will focus on unassisted negotiation in order to lay a foundation for the study of mediation or assisted negotiation. Through the use of simulation, review of videotapes, classroom discussion of commentary, and written assignments, students will gain experience in mediation techniques in a variety of contexts. Mr. Friedman and Ms. Jackson. Mr. Pitts, Mr. Thensted, and Mr. Usdin. This course is intended to prepare and train students in advocacy skills for litigation.
Students participate in intensive role-playing of simulated trial problems.
Members of the faculty and distinguished guest lecturers give demonstration performances. Each student is videotaped at least once, is critiqued by a faculty member, and then reviews his or her performance on videotape. The faculty includes experienced trial lawyers and judges, who rotate through each section so that students will be exposed to a variety of views and ideas. Each student tries a jury trial at the conclusion of the course. The course has a limited enrollment, and third-year students receive preference.