Mediation Course
The Program on Law and State Government will be sponsoring the
course entitled "Public Policy Mediation within State Government"
for the Fall Semester, August 13-17, 2007. This two (2) credit
course will offer law students mediation training, instruction on
substantive aspects of public policy mediation in the state government
setting, and the opportunity to participate in the mediation process
with an experienced mediator.
The course is open to non-students as well. It will be of
particular interest to practicing attorneys, municipal and state
lawyers, judges and professionals in all public policy fields.
Attorneys receive 24.0 CLE credits in addition to the 40-hour Civil
Mediation training certification.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The educational objectives of the state government mediation course
include offering law students the opportunity to:
- Receive 40 hours of basic civil mediation training that will
qualify law students to become registered civil mediators under
Ind. A.D.R. Rule 2.5. Approval has been granted by the Indiana
Commission on Continuing Legal Education qualifying the 40-hour
training for Supreme Court certification.
- Gain valuable mediation experience by participating in the mediation
process under the supervision and guidance of sponsoring mediators,
state agencies, and offices.
- Learn about aspects of state government law and policy as they
relate to mediation.
STRUCTURE OF COURSE
To reach the educational objectives, the state government mediation
course is structured as follows:
- A 40-hour basic civil mediation training. This training will
be conducted one week before the regular semester begins. Students
who successfully complete the course will be able to qualify as
registered civil mediators under Ind. A.D.R. Rule 2.5.
- Each law student will be matched with a sponsoring mediator,
office, or agency and be required to devote at least ten (10)
hours working with their sponsor on one or more mediations throughout
the course of the semester. The students' time will be spent preparing
for the mediation (e.g., learning the procedural posture and the
substantive law involved in the dispute to be mediated, providing
assistance to the primary mediator to the case, providing assistance
to the state agency or office mediating the case), participating
in the mediation, and, if appropriate, following up with the parties
about the relative success or failure of the mediation.
- Four class meetings, scheduled during the regular semester,
concentrating on continued mediation training and the exploration
of substantive aspects of state government law and policy as they
relate to mediation in state government. The Course Director will
serve as the students' advisor throughout the semester. (E.g.,
conduct the class meetings, coordinate individual mediation experiences
with sponsoring mediators, agencies, or offices, coordinate continued
mediation training, gather feedback from the students on their
mediation experiences, and, ultimately, assign a passing or failing
grade to each law student.)
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Law students will register for the Public Policy Mediation within
State Government course during registration. Priority will be given
to third year law students. As described further below, the mediation
skills course will be interdisciplinary.
In addition to the law students, the class will contain state
government lawyers and policy makers. The registration of state
government personnel will also be by application. Attorneys receive
24 CLE course in addition to the 40-hour Civil Mediation training
certification. For information, please contact:
Sylvia Regalado, Faculty Assistant
Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis
Telephone 317-274-1914, Fax 317-278-4785 or e-mail seregala@iupui.edu
| "Great class - one of the best
that I have had!"
"This was a great course. Interesting
and stimulating. Even if I never serve as a mediator,
this course has benefited me as a lawyer."
--state attorney
"This course addressed every concern
I had about mediation, including strategizing, caucusing,
developing issues and marketing yourself. I really learned
a great deal."
--attorney
"The caliber of the speakers was
excellent. I really enjoyed role playing because it
was hands on."
"A fascinating and intensive introduction
to civil mediation. The instructors brought a wealth
of experiences, styles and knowledge to the course.
It was fun."
--state attorney
"This is an excellent course for
those involved in public policy determination and dispute
resolution. Those involved in other broad policy concerns
(hospitals, education, economic development) would profit
from attendance as well."
--municipal attorney |
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COURSE ADVISOR, MEDIATION TRAINERS, AND EXPERTS
Due to the unique nature of the course structure, specifically,
a combination of mediation training, substantive law instruction,
and experiential learning, the course will be taught by a team of
mediation experts and educators.
The primary mediation trainer will be John Krauss, Course Director,
an experienced mediator and educator who is qualified to conduct
basic mediation training under the Indiana Supreme Court Rules.
Additional trainers and qualified experts will assist in teaching
the 40-hour course with respect to lawyers and litigation, public
policy mediation, mediation in the state government setting, areas
of substantive law, and interpersonal communication skills and dynamics.
EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE
The course will be offered as a two (2) credit pass/fail course.
Final evaluation of each student's performance will be made by the
Course Director working in conjunction with the sponsoring mediator,
agency or office with which the student works during the course
of the semester. The assessment will be based on the students' successful
completion of the 40 hour training, the students' learning as reflected
in class meetings, and required presentations and/or papers about
the students' respective training and experiences with mediation
in state government.
Updated: 02/12/07
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