There are many new mediation syllabi on the DRLE website. There now are two pages for these syllabi.  One page is for courses focused on the perspective of neutrals and the other focused on the perspective of representatives in mediation.  Both webpages have separate sections for simulation and clinical courses. The webpages include a lot … Continue reading New Mediation Syllabi on DRLE Website →

As we know, American attorneys regularly represent clients in mediation.  There’s a ton of theory about mediation generally but much less about mediation representation. I just posted an article, Theory and Practice of Mediation Representation, which presents a theoretical analysis based on Real Practice System Theory.  The following graphic provides an overview, which the article … Continue reading Theory and Practice of Mediation Representation →

10%. That percentage – or less – is the rough proportion of the mediation curriculum devoted to mediation representation in US law schools, including about: 6% of mediation clinic courses 9% of mediation simulation courses 3-9% of the coverage in some mediation textbooks 7% of the coverage in many mediation courses Is it too much … Continue reading Is 90% Too Much? →

Pioneering family mediator Michael Lang just released the second edition of his book, The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution.  He provided an account of his development as a mediator as one of the Ten Real Mediation Systems.  He is the co-director of the Reflective Practice Institute International. Michael’s book builds on Donald Schön’s … Continue reading New Edition of Michael Lang’s Book on Reflective Practice →

At this year’s AALS ADR Section WIP Conference, I presented data showing that more than 90% of law school mediation courses and more than 90% of the coverage in popular mediation texts focus on the mediator’s role.  I asked people what they think the emphasis generally should be in generic mediation courses, and here are … Continue reading If You Will Teach Mediation (or Other DR Course) Next Year, Read This →

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