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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Practical Dispute Resolution
Reference LLM195 Version 2
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved September 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended September 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable students to understand the main methods of dispute resolution available. To provide students with an understanding of the principal factors relevant to making a choice of dispute resolution method. To impart an understanding of the importance of negotiation as a key non-formal method of dispute resolution. To allow students to understand the essentials of more formal methods of dispute resolution in the UK, such as mediation and arbitration, and to contrast these with litigation. To describe some of the main pitfalls in the resolution of a dispute with an international dimension and to develop an understanding of the essentials of drafting an effective dispute resolution clause in a contract.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Understand and the range of dispute resolution techniques and the importance of the proper choice of dispute resolution method
2 Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the main negotiation techniques applicable to the resolution of disputes
3 Display a good understanding of mediation techniques, procedure and the law
4 Analyse the law and procedure of arbitration as it applies in the UK
5 Discuss the essentials of an effective dispute resolution clause in a contract
6 Understand the main cross-border issues involved in the main methods of dispute resolution

Indicative Module Content
Types of dispute; choice of resolution method; importance of negotiation; theories and approaches to negotiation; practical negotiation tips; forms of mediation; the procedure in a typical mediation; legal issues in mediation; advantages and disadvantages of mediation over arbitration and litigation; the statutory framework for arbitration in the UK; issues of jurisdiction and basic arbitral procedure; advantages and disadvantages of arbitration over mediation and litigation; basic cross-border dispute resolution issues such as choice of law and jurisdiction; drafting a good dispute resolution clause.

Module Delivery
Seminars, problem solving, case studies, presentations,quizzes,forum postings and role play

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 22 22
Non-Contact Hours 128 128
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Description: Practical exercise/role play
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Description: such online activities as are required to satisfy the participation element in the module

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
There are two components of assessment. Component 1 is a Practical Exercise and Component 2 is a competency based pass/fail requirement. The grade is calculated on the basis of Component 1, but it is also necessary to pass component 2. Non- submission or non completion of the Component 1 exercises and the Component 2 competencies will result in an NS grade. An overall D grade is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A: Pass
B B: Pass
C C: Pass
D D: Pass
E E: Pass
F F: Pass
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None in addition to SCQF 11 entry requirement or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
In addition to the texts in the indicative bibliography, the student will be required to purchase the course materials.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BROWN H. and MARRIOT A., 2012. ADR Principles and Practice. 3rd ed. London:Sweet and Maxwell.
2 DAVIDSON, F., 2012. Arbitration. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: W. Green.
3 FISHER R. and URY W., 2012. Getting to yes: negotiating agreement without giving in. 2nd Ed. London: Penguin.
4 FISHER R. and BROWN S., 1989. Getting together: building a relationship that gets to yes. New York: Penguin.
5 URY W., 1991. Getting past no: negotiating with difficult people. New York: Random House.

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