Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
The vast majority of disputes and differences of a civil, that is, non-criminal nature are resolved before one of the parties commences legal proceedings. Somewhere between 85% and 95% of those disputes and differences are resolved before the commencement of the hearing of the legal proceedings.
This course will examine issues such as:
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The vast majority of disputes and differences of a civil, that is, non-criminal nature are resolved before one of the parties commences legal proceedings, be they by application for resolution by a court, arbitration or mediation. Somewhere between 85% and 95% of those disputes and differences are resolved before the commencement of the hearing of the legal proceedings by the court or arbitration tribunal or the mediation proper.
If a vast majority of such disputes and differences are resolved before the commencement of the hearing of legal proceedings, which dispute resolution mechanism are parties using to resolve their disputes and differences?
In short: negotiation.
In examining the issues, a generic approach to the resolution of disputes and differences of a civil nature through negotiation will be adopted.
Throughout the course, participants will engage in simulated negotiation exercises. The exercises are designed to enhance the learning experience, illustrate the key points being made in the lectures and bring practical and real-world contexts to the course material.
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5 essays each between 800 and 1200 words. |
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Research Paper to be 3000 - 3500 words. |
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Journal entries in the report each to be 600-800 words. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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