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International Mediation
Last Updated Date:   12 July 2024


5 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This is primarily an interactive skill-based course with role plays and exercises and will also cover mediation theory, institutions and the legal framework for international mediation and the including the Singapore Convention on Mediation.

Topics will include the nature of conflict, interest-based negotiation and mediation skills, including active listening, reality testing and BATNAs, the mediation process, mediation styles, advocacy techniques, cultural differences, investor-State mediation, Arb-Med-Arb, agreements to mediate and mediated settlement agreements.

Course Convenor: Adjunct Prof Donna Ross

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4528V / LL5528V / LL6528V / LLJ5528V

Contact Hours: 3 hour weekly seminars

Workload: 3 hours

Mode of Assessment: Self-assessment/Journal – 15%; Class participation including role plays - 40%; Mid-term assignment – 15%; Research Paper/Essay - 30% [Due: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 (3pm)]

Preclusions: LL4044V/LL5044V/LLJ5044V/LL6044V Mediation & LL4528/LL5528/LL6528/LLJ5528 International Mediation

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

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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