LAW 7057 - Negotiation & Mediation Advoca

Institution:

Villanova University

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Description:

Description: This course is designed to afford students the opportunity to develop advocacy skills for effective negotiation and mediation in both transactional and dispute resolution contexts. Students will be required to review materials in the areas of negotiation and mediation theory and practice, and to participate in numerous simulated exercises (both as parties and mediators) while confronting the practical, legal, and ethical dilemmas which often arise. Among the issues to be considered will be determining the needs and desires of the parties, negotiation strategies and styles, evaluating a case for settlement, preparation for negotiation, the stages of negotiation, negotiating techniques, selection and role of mediators and preparing the mediation agreement. Grades will be based on class participation and effectiveness in exercises, a negotiation journal, and a final take-home examination based on an analysis of a negotiation or mediation. As participation of all students is necessary for the success of the simulated exercises, CLASS ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY in the absence of permission from Professor Gafni. Unexcused absences will affect the student's grade. All students who enroll for this course should be prepared to commit to full participation in all exercises both in and out of class. NOTE: Although the time for class meetings reflects two, two hour meetings each week, only a limited number of classes will be that long. Most will be between 50 and 75 minutes long. These variations result from the differing in- class exercises in which students engage during the semester. IMPORTANT: To hold a place in this course, enrolled students must attend the first class or notify Professor Gafni in writing that he or she cannot attend that day but will definitely accept the seat in the class. Any enrolled student who does not attend the first class or notify the Professor in writing will be dropped from the class, and the seat will be assigned to another student. Therefore, any student who is not enrolled but remains interested in the course should attend the first class or advise Professor Gafni of this interest if unable to attend. 3.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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