This seminar will examine the theory and practice of negotiation, focusing primarily on the use of bargaining to resolve legal disputes. Class time will consist of a mixture of role-plays, discussion, and analysis of video, combined with short lectures by the teacher. Each student will be asked to keep a weekly journal reflecting on their experience in classroom exercises. The final grade will be based on the student's performance in exercises, class participation and, primarily, their journal. Students will be required to spend 4 hours in a complex role play in lieu of two class meetings.

Enrollment is limited: 20   Elective Course   Meets Skills Menu Requirement   Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements   Meets Health/Biomedical Concentration Requirements