NCM 511 Mediation and Arbitration
This course will examine the foundations of mediation and arbitration in the context of growing reliance of disputing parties on alternative dispute resolution methods. In discussing mediation, topics will include mediation and mediator€™s standards, pre-mediation, the mediation process, dealing with impasse, components of settlement, and attributes of the mediator. In discussing arbitration, topics will include benefits of arbitration, disadvantages of arbitration, the difference between arbitration and litigation, the arbitration process, selection of arbitrator, preparation for the hearing, and the presentation of the case.