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Sep 07, 2024
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LEGAL 212 - Alternative Dispute Resolution 5 Credits Covers alternatives to civil litigation of disputes. Topics include arbitration, mediation, negotiation, as well as less common forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Paralegal’s role in ADR, ethical considerations and practical application of ADR to disputes are also discussed. The philosophy behind alternatives to adversarial litigation is analyzed historically and in contemporary society.
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Winter Day
Designed to Serve Students in paralegal program, pre-law students. Active Date 2011-07-25
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Nature of Disputes and Conflict and the Alternatives to Dispute Resolution
2. Negotiation
3. Facilitation
4. Mediation
5. Arbitration
6. Historical and Contemporary analysis of alternatives to adversarial litigation and dispute resolution
Student Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the nature of conflict historically and in contemporary society.
2. Understand, recognize and apply the process of alternatives to dispute resolution.
3. Distinguish between the most common forms of dispute resolution and be able to apply each method in a legal context; negotiation, facilitation, mediation, arbitration.
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