LAW4160

Negotiation and Mediation Law 406

(LAW)

Dr Sandy Caspi Sable (Summer)/Mr Jonathon Clough

6 points + Five 8-hour days in one week or five consecutive Fridays in one semester + First and Summer semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Theory and practice of negotiation and mediation as dispute reolution processes. Focus on principled negotiation using the Harvard model and relational mediation. Contrast these with adversarial approaches to dispute resolution. Develop practical skills and role plays and other interactive exercises. Explore ethical issues associated with negotiation and mediation practice.

Assessment: Single semester (semi-intensive) or summer/winter intensives: Participation (10%); face to face negotiation with lecturer (30%); class test (2 hrs, open book exam) 60%