Tag Archives: For Teachers and Students

Conversations about Innovations in Teaching, Research and Technology

From pioneer in our field, Jeanne Brett: With the unprecedented and rapid need to switch from face-to-face to synchronous online classes, everyone using exercises and simulations has learned a lot.  iDG, NegotiateUP and NTR  are launching a series of Conversations about Innovations in Teaching Research and Technology held during three Fridays in June (5th, 12th, … Continue reading Conversations about Innovations in Teaching, Research and Technology →

The Coronavirus Crisis Provides an Opportunity to Adopt Better Systems for Licensing Lawyers than the Bar Exam

The ABA Journal recently published an article entitled Bar Exam Does Little to Ensure Attorney Competence, Say Lawyers in Diploma Privilege State, describing the experience in Wisconsin, the only state that currently has the “diploma privilege.”  Under the Wisconsin rules, in-state law school graduates can become licensed without taking a bar exam.  These graduates must … Continue reading The Coronavirus Crisis Provides an Opportunity to Adopt Better Systems for Licensing Lawyers than the Bar Exam →

Toby Guerin’s Negotiation Exercise

From TFOI Toby Guerin: I thought that I would share an exercise which we posted this week through the Workplace Mediation Service at University of Maryland, Baltimore.  It can be easily adapted for classes and other environments. Several years ago Andrea Schneider and others wrote an article, “Cooking Up a Deal: Negotiation Recipes for Success.”  … Continue reading Toby Guerin’s Negotiation Exercise →

One Day Sale on ABA books – May 1 only – 30% off

I want to pass along a notice of a one day sale on ABA books. Friday, May 1 is Law Day and ABA Publishing is celebrating this special day by offering a promotion of 30% off + free ground shipping on all books and e-books. This is a one-day sale similar to the annual Cyber … Continue reading One Day Sale on ABA books – May 1 only – 30% off →

The Next New Normal in Law, Dispute Resolution, and Legal Education

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A recent post anticipates that as we go through the current crisis, we will develop a “crisis new normal” and, after we recover from the crisis, a “normal new normal” (NNN).  At this point, governments, institutions, and individuals are still developing new routines as we wait out the crisis by doing things like sheltering in … Continue reading The Next New Normal in Law, Dispute Resolution, and Legal Education →

(Some of) My Favorite Resources

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In its monthly newsletter, the Resolution Systems Institute (RSI) publishes interviews with various people about their “favorite resources.”  The March 2020 issue includes the following interview of me.  As you will see, I describe a number of resources reflecting my bias for those I developed.  This is only a sample of valuable resources in our … Continue reading (Some of) My Favorite Resources →

Basics of Mediation and Arbitration with Zoom

I am posting, with permission, an email from CPR’s Richard Murphy with information from a great webinar that Tom Valenti did for CPR about using zoom for mediation and arbitration.  As time goes on, I’m sure there will be more programs about how to take advantage of video and other technological capabilities to enhance the … Continue reading Basics of Mediation and Arbitration with Zoom →

Zoom Link for 10th Annual International Cyber-conference on Dispute Resolution on April 8

From my former student, Brian Jarrett: Below is the ZOOM link information for the 10th Annual International Cyber-conference on Dispute Resolution, April 8, from noon to 2:30 Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to sign in early in advance of conference start time, to test the ZOOM link on your computer.  We will open the conference … Continue reading Zoom Link for 10th Annual International Cyber-conference on Dispute Resolution on April 8 →

Simulations for Online Negotiation

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From Obi-Wan-FOI Noam Ebner: Hi all, Here’s a resource I’ve prepared for simulating negotiation at-a-distance, that some of you might put to good use now that our students and courses are all online.  Fit the fuss to the forum! In AuraCall (Origin), a telecommunication company’s customer service center requires negotiation training in order to improve … Continue reading Simulations for Online Negotiation →