DRI Summer Institute courses are available to degree and non-degree seeking students. As a result, the classroom environment is a broad cross-section of law and other graduate students, practicing lawyers, human resources and business personnel and other professionals. This intentional variety of students is designed to mirror the contemporary lawyer's work in increasingly multi-disciplinary settings.
Since DRI's inception, we have brought to the Hamline campus over 70 of the very best nationally and internationally recognized faculty actively involved in ADR practice, research, publication, and teaching. The rich diversity of professors not only provides a great benefit to our students, but it also enriches and complements the efforts of our own dedicated faculty.
Summer 2009 Courses
(Courses are listed in date order)
Registration Information
Application Form
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Dispute Resolution Practices: ADR and Technology |
May 26, 27, 28, 29 & June 2, 3 ~ 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
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Trial Advocacy (3 credits) |
May 26, 27, 28, 29, ~ 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Theories of Conflict (2 credits) |
June 4, 8, 9, 10 ~ 4:30 - 9:15 p.m. |
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Negotiation (2 credits) |
June 13 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Rethinking Zealousness: A Fresh Look at Family Advocacy |
June 13 & 20 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. June 15, 16, 18 ~ 5:00 - 9:15 p.m. |
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Cross-Cultural Dispute Resolution (1 credit) |
June 20, 21 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Mediation (3 credits) |
June 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 & July 1, 2 ~ 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
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Restorative Justice (2 credits) |
June 27 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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July 6, 7, 8, 9 ~ 4:30 - 9:15 p.m. |
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Challenging Conversations (1 credit) |
July 10, 12 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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Institutionalizing Peacemaking (1 credit) |
July 18, 19 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Theories of Conflict (2 credits) This is a 2nd section offered by the same professor. |
July 11 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. July 13-16 ~ 4:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. |
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Family Mediation Bridge Course (2 credits) Cancelled |
July 20, 22, 23, 27, 28 ~ 4:30 - 9:15 p.m. |
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Arbitration (2 credits) There are 2 sections of Arbitration. Professor Marilynne Roberts will be teaching the 2nd section. |
July 20, 21, 22, 23, ~ 4:30 - 9:15 p.m. |
Course Descriptions
May 26 - June 3
Dispute Resolution Practices: ADR and Technology
May 26, 27, 28, 29; June 2, 3, 2009 ~ 4:30 - 9:30 p.m.
2 law school credits
Qualifies for 24 CLE credits; 24 Rule 114 continuing education credits applied for.
Global E-Commerce retail sales now are growing at an astronomical rate. As the amount of E-commerce continues to skyrocket, the number of disputes being addressed online, and the number of providers offering online dispute resolution services, also are growing at an explosive rate. This course will analyze ADR platforms such as Win2, Cybersettle, and iCourthouse, and will compare and contrast those services with the services provided by traditional neutrals. We also will discuss how online communication differs from face-to-face communication. The benefits and drawbacks of using video and audio technology both on- and offline also will be explored. Finally, students will attempt to resolve disputes using one or more of the existing online dispute resolution platforms.
Faculty: David Larson, Professor of Law, Hamline University School of Law
May 26 - 31
Trial Advocacy
May 26, 27, 28, 29 ~ 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
May 30 ~ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 31 ~ 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3 law school credits
Qualifies for 35 CLE credits; not eligible for Rule 114 continuing education credits.
Provides training in trial advocacy skills for each stage of trial. Areas covered include: ethics; psychology of persuasion, opening statement, direct examination, exhibits, objections, cross examination, and closing argument. The teaching methods will include lecture, demonstration, discussion, simulation, instructor critique, and video critique. The final exam will be a trial. NOTE: Students may not receive credit for both Trial Advocacy and Litigation Practice.
Prerequisite: EvidenceFaculty: James Morrow, Senior Fellow, Hamline University School of Law
June 4 - 10
Theories of Conflict
June 4, 8, 9, 10 ~ 4:30 - 9:15 p.m.
June 6 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
andJuly 11 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
July 13-16 ~ 4:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
2 law school credits
Qualifies for 24 CLE credits; 24 Rule 114 continuing education credits applied for.
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to important theoretical perspectives on our
understanding of conflict and conflict response. Specifically, students explore the biological/ physiological, psychodynamic, social psychological, communication and sociological/political perspectives on conflict by reading and discussing major theoretical works within each perspective. Emphasis is on comparing and distinguishing key dimensions of these theories, such as the nature and sources of conflict, conflict escalation, conflict response, and the nature of the third party role. Classes follow an interactive format. Using case studies, exercises, and group discussion to draw upon personal experiences, including those involving race and social identity, the course explores the usefulness of each perspective to understanding the experience of conflict.
Faculty: Kenneth Fox, Director of Conflict Studies, Hamline University; Associate Professor, Hamline University School of Business
June 13 - 19
Negotiation
June 13 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
June 15, 16, 17, 19 ~ 4:30 - 9:15 p.m.
2 law school credits
Qualifies for 24 CLE credits; 24 Rule 114 continuing education credits applied for.
This course examines the skills, constraints, and dynamics of the negotiation process. A theoretical framework for understanding negotiation practice in a variety of contexts will be developed through readings, as well as highly interactive exercises and role-plays. The course addresses fundamental skills such as systematic preparation, management of the negotiation process, and identification of optimal agreements. Ethical constraints of negotiation also are considered. Course content is drawn from the fields of law, psychology, business, and communication.
Faculty: Julia Gold, Director, Mediation Clinic, University of Washington School of Law
June 13 - 20
Rethinking Zealousness: A Fresh Look at Family Law Advocacy
June 13 & 20 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
June 15, 16, 18 ~ 5:00 - 9:15 p.m.
2 law school credits
Qualifies for 24 CLE credits; 24 Rule 114 continuing education credits applied
Jointly sponsored by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Minnesota Chapter, Hamline University School of Law, and William Mitchell College of Law, this innovative, skills-focused course is designed to provide law students and new lawyers with practical tools for engaging in a sophisticated form of zealous advocacy -- one that emphasizes active listening, creative problem solving, and effective work in multi-disciplinary teams, rather than adversarial litigation that often increases family conflict. The course, based on a successful training module used by the Academy, assigns students to husband and wife representation teams. As the complex divorce simulation unfolds, participants interact with psychological and financial experts, as well as experienced members of the family law bench and bar. Particular attention is paid to skill building, collaborative approaches, and professional responsibility issues.
Prerequisite: Family LawFaculty: Andrea Niemi, Partner, Niemi, Barr & Jerabek, Minneapolis; Susan Rhode, Sharholder, Moss & Barnett, Minneapolis; Martin Swaden, Owner, Swaden Law Offices, Edina
June 20 & 21
Cross-Cultural Dispute Resolution
June 20-21 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1 law school credit
Qualifies for 12 CLE credits; 12 Rule 114 continuing education credits applied for
As globalization continues to transform our world, effective cross-cultural dispute resolution is a necessity. However, cross-cultural relationships are often characterized by uncertainty and miscommunication. To succeed in the face of profound difference, parties in conflict must work especially hard to effectively communicate and seek understanding. This course examines how obvious and not-so-obvious cultural difference impacts resolution of inter-personal and inter-state (international) disputes. Specifically, the course will bring an international perspective to understanding the impact of culture in the most commonly used international and domestic dispute resolution processes (negotiation, mediation and arbitration). It will follow a three-step approach to know and understand the influence of culture on decision-making, including: awareness and knowledge of one's own culture; knowledge and understanding of another party's culture; and knowledge and impact of either on the desired goal/outcome of the dispute. This course will help students be more culturally aware and better equipped for effective participation in dispute resolution processes that increasingly involve different languages, customs, values, nationalities, and states of origin.
Faculty: Sukhsimranjit Singh, Associate Director, Center for Dispute Resolution, Willamette College of Law
June 23 - July 2
Mediation
June 23, 24, 25, 29, 30; July 1, 2 ~ 4:30 - 9:30 p.m.
June 27 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
3 law school credits
Qualifies for 35 CLE credits. This course satisfies the MN Rule 114 certification standards for civil facilitative/hybrid neutrals.
Through discussion, simulations, and role-play, this course focuses on the structure and goals of the mediation process and on the skills and techniques mediators use to aid parties in overcoming barriers to dispute resolution. The course also examines the underlying negotiation orientations and strategies which mediators may confront and employ; the roles of attorneys and clients; dealing with difficult people and power imbalances; cultural, race, and social identity considerations; and ethical issues for lawyers and mediators. In addition, special attention is devoted to the art of successful representation of clients in mediation.
Faculty: Bobbi McAdoo, Professor of Law, Hamline University School of Law
June 27 - July 2
Restorative Justice
June 27 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
June 29, 30; July 1, 2, ~ 4:30 - 9:15 p.m.
2 law school credits
Qualifies for 24 CLE credits; 24 Rule 114 continuing education credits applied for.
Restorative Justice offers a refreshingly different framework for thinking about wrongdoing. It moves beyond the confines of traditional justice systems to embrace social justice principles. Restorative Justice acknowledges the damaged relationships that result from any wrongdoing and focuses on healing for all those involved. This course will offer students an opportunity to study the four leading Restorative Justice practices (Victim-Offender Mediation; Family Group Conferencing; Talking Circles; and Truth Commissions) to explore the possibilities Restorative Justice offers to move beyond the limitations of retributive justice towards embracing the importance of forgiveness, reconciliation and social healing. The first four class sessions will concentrate on the potential for Restorative Justice practices to encourage reform of judicial systems. The last two class sessions will examine the tremendous opportunities Restorative Justice practices and principles offer to address the individual and collective pain associated with profound ethnic conflict. Through case study and dialogue exercises students will be invited to draw on their own experience of conflict as they explore the dynamics of cultural conflict. The class will be highly
experiential in nature with the practice of the talking circle serving as a core modality for class discussion. In a talking circle participants speak only when holding the talking piece. The practice encourages participants to listen deeply and respectfully to each other and reminds them that each has a valued contribution to offer.
Faculty: Howard Vogel, Professor and Director, Project on Reflecting on Law as Vocation, Hamline University School of Law
July 6 - 11
Advanced Negotiation: Applying Lessons from Crisis and Hostage Negotiation to the Chaotic Reality of the Legal, Business and Commercial World
July 6, 7, 8, 9 ~ 4:30 - 9:15 p.m.
July 11 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.2 law school credits
Qualifies for 12 CLE credits; 12 Rule 114 CE credits applied for.
Taught by Michael Tsur, a prominent negotiator in resolving the stand-off which arose in April and May, 2002 when approximately 250 armed Palestinians and ordinary citizens sought refuge in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, this course will examine a wide variety of advanced negotiation strategies and challenges. Among the many issues to be considered include: dealing with power gaps; the role of transparency; strategies for crisis negotiation; the special challenges posed by inter- and cross-cultural negotiation; and "co-opetition" alternatives to win-win negotiation methods. Using a highly interactive, intensive workshop model, students will apply advanced strategies in both simple and extremely complex negotiating scenarios.
Prerequisite: NegotiationFaculty: Michael Tsur, Founder and Director, Mediation and Conflict Resolution Institute, Jerusalem; Adjunct Professor of Mediation, College of Law, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
July 10 & 12
Challenging Conversations
July 10, 12 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1 law school credit
Qualifies for 12 CLE credits; 12 Rule 114 continuing education credits applied for.
This course challenges students to master key communication and conflict processing skills. Negotiating when we are personally and emotionally involved is one of our greatest challenges. But is it possible "not" to be involved? Can we "check our feelings at the door?" Communication skills, like handling challenging conversations, allow negotiation to happen, and help us get back on track when things get stuck. The course methodology is based on the book DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: HOW TO DISCUSS WHAT MATTERS MOST authored by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School. We will focus on two skills dimensions: "internal skills" - the ability to work with your thoughts and feelings before and during a conversation; and "external skills" - the things we need to say and do in a conversation to help it go better. Mastering these skills offers the possibility of negotiation success even when your negotiating partners do not share your aspiration to collaborate. The course is constructed as an intensive workshop, including group discussions, simulations, and challenging conversations set in a wide variety of contexts.
Faculty: Michael Tsur, Founder and Director, Mediation and Conflict Resolution Institute, Jerusalem; Adjunct Professor of Mediation, College of Law, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
July 18 & 19
Institutionalizing Peacemaking in Society
July 18-19 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1 law school credit
Qualifies for 12 CLE credits; 12 Rule 114 continuing education credits applied for.
The growth of interest-based negotiation, mediation, collaborative law and other innovative practice models for lawyering and conflict resolution have led to dramatic institutional changes inside and outside the legal profession. This course will explore how peacemaking is becoming part of society and how new careers are opening up for lawyers and others with mediation skills and social healing perspectives. Students will study new peacemaking roles for lawyers and other professionals in private practice, the courts, corporations, non-profit institutions, and in the international arena. Several current initiatives will be explored in which the instructor is involved, including a future U.S. Department of Domestic Conflict Resolution and Prevention and a National Peace Educational Center/Museum.
Faculty: Forrest "Woody" Mosten, Mediator and Collaborative Attorney
July 20 - 25
Arbitration
July 20, 21, 22, 23 ~ 4:30 - 9:15 p.m.
July 25 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2 law school credits
Qualifies for 24 CLE credits; 24 Rule 114 continuing education credits applied for. This course satisfies the MN Rule 114 standards for civil adjudicative/evaluative neutrals.There are 2 sections of Arbitration. The second section will be taught by Professor Marilynne Roberts. The dates and times are the same.
This foundation course covers the salient points of U.S. arbitration law as it relates to domestic and international matters. The course curriculum begins with an introduction to the basic legal concepts that make up arbitration law and to the institutions that are central to arbitration practice. Consideration of the Federal Arbitration Act then follows, along with a systematic treatment of the role of contract in arbitration and the function of subject-matter inarbitrability. Problems relating to the enforcement of arbitral awards; the role of the arbitrator, focusing on the arbitrator's functions, duties, and responsibilities; and other practical issues are examined. The basic facets of international commercial arbitration also are introduced. The interactive curriculum, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and simulations, is designed to foster effective use of contemporary arbitral processes.
Faculty: Maureen Arellano Weston, Professor of Law, Pepperdine University School of Law
July 20 - 28
Family Mediation Bridge Course CANCELLED
July 20, 22, 23, 27, 28 ~ 4:30 - 9:15 p.m.
July 25 ~ 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
2 law school credits (this course is offered on a pass/no pass basis)
Qualifies for 27 CLE credits. Together with the prerequisite course in civil mediation, this course satisfies the MN Rule 114 certification standards for the family facilitative/hybrid (mediator) neutral roster.
This course is a challenging high-energy 27-hour seminar in basic divorce mediation skills and practice development. It builds on the civil mediation skills course, which is a prerequisite. Along with the basic content areas of divorce settlement - property division, parenting, child and spousal support - the course also addresses: the role of consultants, lawyers and neutrals; psychological issues; power balancing; domestic abuse; drafting agreements; and mediation ethics. The course is ideal training and specialization for family lawyers, therapists and other social service professionals. the teaching team of experienced mediators combines therapy techniques and family law practice that enables all participants to refine their skills. Experiential learning is emphasized with the opportunity for individual feedback from experienced coaches.
Prerequisite: A civil mediation course of at least 30 hours duration.
Faculty: Aimee Gourlay, Director, Mediation Center, Hamline University School of Law
Registration Information
Students must attend all class sessions and complete an advance reading assignment. Degree-seeking students must submit a written paper or complete an exam, except for the Trial Advocacy course for which the final graded exercise is a simulated trial and the Family Mediation Bridge course which is offered on a pass/no pass basis. Students may take one or more courses. With the exception of Advanced Negotiation, Family Bridge Course, Rethinking Zealousness and Trial Advocacy, there are no course prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to enhance the interactive nature of each course. All classes will meet in the Hamline University Conference Center.
All courses require completion of a reading assignment prior to the first class meeting. There is a separate charge for books and course materials, for which you will be billed along with the balance of your course tuition one week prior to the start of each course. The cost of books and materials varies. A course syllabus, advance reading assignment, and course materials will be mailed to you approximately two weeks prior to the start of the course.
Law/Graduate Students: Degree-seeking students currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school should complete Part A of the application form and return it with a letter from their school's registrar reflecting their status as a student in good standing with permission to take the Hamline course(s) as a visiting student. NOTE: Hamline law students do not need a letter of good standing from the registrar.
Attorneys: Attorneys may apply for admission to take summer courses by completing Part B of the application form and they will be granted special student status. CLE and Rule 114 credits will be granted upon completion of each course.
Others: Other professionals may apply for admission to take summer courses by completing Part C of the application form. To be considered, applicants must furnish an official transcript of undergraduate or graduate course work.
Tuition for degree-seeking students is $1,000 per credit. This includes students seeking credit for a graduate degree or those seeking credits to complete the Hamline Certificate Program in Dispute Resolution.
Tuition for non-degree students is $500 per credit with the exception of the Mediation course which is offered at a flat fee of $1,000.
A $150 per course, non-refundable tuition deposit must accompany all applications. The tuition deposit will be deducted from the total tuition amount. This deposit will only be returned if the applicant is not accepted into the course. The balance of the tuition is due one week prior to the beginning class session for each course after which no refund will be made.
Applications are accepted on a first-come/first-registered basis. Hamline students will receive confirmation of enrollment via email; all other students will receive confirmation of enrollment by regular mail. Hamline University School of Law reserves the right to cancel any course that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements.
HOUSING
Information about on-campus, as well as off-campus housing is available upon request. Check the appropriate box on the application form to receive this information.
For more information, contact:
Debra Berghoff
Dispute Resolution Institute
651-523-2946
Fax: 651-523-3028
dri@hamline.edu
Hamline University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
