LAWS 3006
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Introduction to theories and practices of alternative dispute resolution, including, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and restorative justice; contrasts with formal litigation; issues of social and legal control; critiques grounded in critical theories; application to contemporary issues and disputes.
Topics
- negotiation
- mediation
- arbitration
- restorative justice
- contrasts with formal litigation
- issues of social and legal control
- critiques grounded in critical theories
- application to contemporary issues and disputes
Course catalogue
2026
Readings
- Bishop, P., C. Picard, R. Ramkay, N. Sargent, The Art and Practice of Mediation (2nd ed.) Emond Montgomery, 2015. The Book is available at Carleton Bookstore (96$) and
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): ( LAWS 1001 and LAWS 1002 ) and (1.0 credit in LAWS at the 2000 level or 0.5 credit in LAWS at the 2000 level and BUSI 2601 ). Lectures three hours a week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Alternative Dispute Resolution ↗2026