Tag Archives: For Teachers and Students

Nappert Essay Contest on International Arbitration

Here’s another announcement, thanks to my ever-resourceful colleague, S.I. Strong. Essay Contest: Nappert Prize in International Arbitration Thanks to the generosity of Sophie Nappert (BCL’86, LLB’86), the Nappert Prize in International Arbitration will be awarded for the second time in 2016 after an enormously sucessful inaugurual competition in 2014. The Nappert Competition is open to … Continue reading Nappert Essay Contest on International Arbitration →

IMI Wants YOU to Complete this Survey

My colleague, S.I. Strong, forwarded this message: The International Mediation Institute (“IMI”), a non-profit standards body, is conducting international census research on the state of mediation today. The survey will be screening the following perspectives: • Those who (may) use mediation (“Users”) • Those who (may) recommend using mediation as an external counsel, consultant, or … Continue reading IMI Wants YOU to Complete this Survey →

One Word

Here’s an account of the negotiations leading up to the international climate change agreement.  Apparently, there was an accidental change of the word “should” to “shall” in one passage, which almost sunk the deal.  A lesson to law students and lawyers everywhere. The story of this extremely complex negotiation really is fascinating, especially following the … Continue reading One Word →

Conversation with Heather Kulp About ADR Careers – Part 1

Michael posted a five-part series – parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 – by Heather Kulp, entitled “Fallacies About ADR Careers?”  I have some reactions to her series and we are going to have a conversation online.  This is the first part in our conversation.   Stay tuned for Heather’s response.  And feel free to … Continue reading Conversation with Heather Kulp About ADR Careers – Part 1 →

The Pleasure of Your Company is Requested at the AALS Meeting

From GFOI Jim Alfini: Dear Colleagues: I am writing to solicit your interest in having a get-together at 11:00 am on Friday, January 8, at Cardozo Law School.  The purpose of this meeting is to give those of us who teach dispute resolution courses and are attending the AALS meetings (or reside within reasonable traveling … Continue reading The Pleasure of Your Company is Requested at the AALS Meeting →

Video and Powerpoints from Fabulous St. Thomas DSD Symposium

As I mentioned in a recent post, the University of St. Thomas Law School held a terrific symposium on November 13, entitled Dispute System Design: Justice, Accountability and Impact. They have posted a video of the symposium as well as powerpoints from most of the presentations. Kudos to Mariana Hernandez Crespo, Heidi Van De Berg, … Continue reading Video and Powerpoints from Fabulous St. Thomas DSD Symposium →

BATNA, MLATNA – No Big Difference, Right?

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This is the next installment in my too-many-part series, Everything You Know About Dispute Resolution is Wrong. Today’s episode was prompted by Michael’s post about an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education in which the author describes her strategy of improving her BATNA to escape a crappy job as a non-tenure-track instructor.  Michael suggested … Continue reading BATNA, MLATNA – No Big Difference, Right? →

Weinstein JAMS International Fellowship Applications Due Nov. 20

The Weinstein JAMS International Fellowship Program, inaugurated in 2008, provides opportunities for qualified individuals from outside the United States to study dispute resolution processes and practices in the U.S. to assist them in their efforts to advance the resolution of disputes in their home countries. The JAMS Foundation will approve Fellowships of up to $20,000 … Continue reading Weinstein JAMS International Fellowship Applications Due Nov. 20 →