LAWS 8426 Mediation and Conflict Resolution
An introduction to negotiation principles and the theory and practice of conflict resolution alternatives with a particular focus on mediation from the perspectives of the mediator and the advocate representing clients in the mediation process. Mediation is an assisted negotiation with all the parties to a dispute where the mediator serves as a third party neutral facilitating the resolution of the dispute. The course includes multiple opportunities for oral presentations including participation in simulated cases with students role playing as mediators and/or parties. The course also serves to instruct and demonstrate techniques for organizing and promoting group consensus and the avoidance of conflict.
Course overview
- Department
- Law
- School
- LAW
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Annually
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.74 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.04 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | John Hanify | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 13 of 16 |
| Fall 2024 | John Hanify | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 19 of 21 |