Law 9617 - Mediation Clinic

The Mediation Clinic includes both a classroom and clinic component. In the classroom, students will examine the general principles of family law and application of those concepts in the context of mediation. In particular, students will learn tools to help them resolve custody, parenting time, child support, and other related issues. The clinical component involves a progression of exercises ultimately aimed to help students conduct mediations independently. The exercises will allow the students to see the benefits and limitations of mediation and other dispute-resolution techniques, and will assist students in understanding how feelings, background values, and personal style affect performance in a professional role. Upon obtaining the requisite skills, students will conduct mediations for parties with disputes pending in the Allen Circuit Court, IV-D Division. Credit(s): 2