LAW 891 - Dispute Resolution

This course introduces students to the concepts and practice of litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Students will develop an understanding of the differences between these different modes of dispute resolution and will assess them from the perspective of the parties, the lawyers, and the adjudicators. Through a series of hands-on activities, students will engage in some form of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Students will also be exposed to innovative dispute resolutions modalities, such as online dispute resolution (ODR).