LAW6928
LAW 6928 - Cooperative Lawyering and Problem Solving Courts: Lawyers as Peacemakers (2 Cr.)
Law School (10806)
TLAW - Law School
LAW 6928 - Cooperative Lawyering and Problem Solving Courts: Lawyers as Peacemakers (2 Cr.)
Course description
This is a non-traditional seminar for students who are interested in exploring a manner of practicing law broader than the win/lose paradigm of the adversary system. This seminar will explore peacemaking opportunities for lawyers at several levels: - Practicing lawyers engaged in different varieties of cooperative lawyering will make guest presentations. - Effective peacemaking requires personal awareness and self-control, and so the course will introduce students to mindfulness, a fundamental tool for peace of mind, as well as basic skills in peaceful communication. - We will examine the recent developments in neuroscience and evolutionary psychology that help explain the dynamics of human conflict.- Finally, we will look at how the lessons about peacemaking apply to political and religious conflict. As a case study in political conflict, we will choose a hotly contested current event. The class requires an open mind and a willingness to share personal thoughts and experiences.
Minimum credits
2
Maximum credits
2
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
P-F - P-F Grade Basis
Lecture
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Spring