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This minor examines methods for resolving conflicts and disputes in both professional and personal settings. You’ll become familiar with techniques of mediation and arbitration that serve as an alternative to the traditional legal process.
You’ll have the flexibility to tailor the program by choosing from electives in topics such as international negotiating, employment law and family law. The Quinnipiac School of Law's Center on Dispute Resolution sponsors discussions and workshops with experts in the field of dispute resolution. Undergraduate students are able to attend these events and learn from renowned scholars in the field.
Students must complete a minimum of 18 credits. At least 6 credits must be taken at the 300 level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses (12 credits) | ||
| LE 101 | Introduction to the American Legal System | 3 |
| LE 360 | Mediation | 3 |
| LE 370 | Negotiation | 3 |
| Elective courses | ||
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Negotiating Internationally | ||
| Introduction to Mock Trial 1 | ||
| Competitive Mock Trial 1 | ||
| Legal Reasoning, Research and Writing I | ||
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | ||
| Civil Procedures | ||
| Family Law | ||
| International Law (PO 317) | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Negotiating Internationally | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 1 | LE 150 and LE 160 are 1-credit courses. To meet this requirement, LE 150 can be taken once and LE 160 can be taken twice for three credits; or LE 160 can be taken three times for three credits. |
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