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Course Number: LAW 690D Practicum 2 credits and Law 690C Seminar 2 credits

Course Credits: 4; ULSR

The Mediation Practicum offers students the unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in the growing field of mediation. òòò½´«Ã½ must enroll in both the seminar (2 academic credits) and practicum (2 clinical credits). The goal of the four-credit combined course is to provide students with a working knowledge of the mediation process in addition to affording them the opportunity to mediate actual cases. òòò½´«Ã½ will attend an intensive training prior to the start of the semester followed by a weekly seminar. The training and seminar will focus on the process of mediation and the skills required to serve as a mediator. This course is approved under Part 146 by the New York State Unified Court Systemòòò½´«Ã½™s Office of ADR Program and satisfies Part 146 requirements, with at least 24 hours of initial mediation training.

• The practicum offers students an experiential learning opportunity in which they will participate in actual mediations in New York City Small Claims Court.

Prerequisites: òòò½´«Ã½ must enroll in the seminar and practicum. Permission of the professor after application and interview.