Online Training - Legal Dispute

DESCRIPTION This course addresses the theory, law, and practice of mediation, primarily in the context of mediation of legal disputes, and includes substantial practical skills training. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of the mediator, but the roles of the parties and their attorneys are also addressed. Emphasis is also placed on communication skills and on negotiation theory and skills in the mediation context. OUTLINE MATERI 1. The Process of Communication Leading to a Dispute

• Intensity of Communication
• Absence of Opposition
• Failure to Respond

2. The Legal Nature of the Dispute 3. Hypothetical Disputes 4. The Proper Parties to the Dispute 5. The Time of the Dispute