Mediation and Advocacy (675-1)

Instructors

Alyson Carrel
312/503-4263
RB848
Office Hours: Mondays 12-1

Meeting Info

Online: Tues 4:30PM - 7:30PM

Overview of class

Students will complete a mediation skills training through Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR) and may choose to pursue possible certification which would qualify you for Spring mediation practicum conducting actual mediations. In addition to mandatory attendance in all regularly scheduled classes, ALL STUDENTS must attend a MANDATORY TRAINING on SUNDAY, SEPT 28, 2025. Students interested in certification must attend add'l training Sat-Sun Oct 4 & 5.

Registration Requirements

Negotiation

Learning Objectives

By the end of the semester, students will be able to:

Improve their skills in listening, questioning, and problem solving
Translate positions to interests
Distinguish major mediation models
Describe the benefits and pitfalls of in-person and online mediation
Identify effective mediator behaviors in the facilitative mediation model
Analyze advocacy skills to determine impact on mediation outcome
Promote appropriate use of mediation to potential users of mediation
Recognize areas for improvement in the field of mediation
Demonstrate creativity and innovation through problem-solving skills

Evaluation Method

Class Participation, 30%; Mediation Representation Plan, 20%; Group Presentation, 20%; Final Project, 20%; Mediation Observation Reflection, 10%

Class Attributes

First Class Attendance Required
Check your bar jurisdiction for Distance Ed limits
Satisfies Experiential Learning degree req
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Synchronous:Class meets remotely at scheduled time

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Negotiation is a pre-requisite for this course