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Design and Negotiation for Lawyers
Last Updated Date:   20 November 2024


4 Units,  Semester 2

Course Description:
Where many stakeholders are working within a complex scenario, the skilled negotiator is comfortable with the inherent ambiguity, at once careful and nimble in responding to new information and changing positions. In this course, we will crack open some of the fundamental negotiation principles and show how, where and why design thinking can add unique value to your negotiation skills and outcomes. Mapping and designing the structure and process of your negotiation; understanding tools to gain empathy for the stakeholders involved; learning different styles of negotiation; practicing spontaneity, adaptability and presence in the moment; teamwork in preparation and team dynamics in the execution of a negotiation.

Course Convenor: Visiting Professor David W Johnson

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4517 / LL5517 / LL6517 / LLJ5517

Contact Hours: 9 session over 3 weeks: Three 3hr weekly seminar

Workload: Intensive: Wk 1 to 3; Dates: 13 Jan - 31 Jan 2025 [Mon, Wed: 6.30 - 9.30pm; & Fri: 3-6pm] *Make-up for Wed, 29 Jan (CNY PH) held on Sat, 25 Jan 2025 (1-4pm)

Mode of Assessment: Capstone Project 100% [Due: Fri, 7 March 2025 (9pm)]

Preclusions: NA

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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