LLM Single Course - OsgoodePD

Students will be intensively exposed to a broad range of topics in the field. Topics include: adjudication and problem-solving; how the legal system understands conflict; a range of alternate theoretical models for analyzing and responding to conflict; conflict escalation and de-escalation; the impact of race, gender and cultural norms on conflict analysis; and evaluation of a range of negotiation theories, strategies and negotiator styles; philosophies, theories and styles of mediation; mediator neutrality; ethical issues in negotiation and mediation; power in negotiation and mediation; the role of the lawyer as negotiator and mediation advocate; hybrid processes for dispute resolution; designing dispute resolution processes; and the future of ADR.

Pre/anti-requisites

This course is only open to LLM students who have completed ALDR 6300 - Introduction to Dispute Resolution

Anti-requisite: LAW 6301 - The Theory and Practice of Dispute Resolution

NCA equivalence:

N/A

Terms Offered

Winter 25

Course Section: M

6.0 credits

Instructors

Linda Ippolito

Schedule

Method of Evaluation

All courses in this specialization will have at least one research & writing assignment worth up to 100% of the final grade, but may also include marks for participation, reflective journals, in-class presentations, take-home exams, etc. Some courses may also include the option to write a Significant Research Paper (SRP) as the sole assessment for the course.

Open Accordion

Winter 26