Advocacy Skills for ADR Professionals

Course Code: ADR 5004

Academic Year: 2024-2025

This course is an introduction to the role of the advocate for the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professional who will be attending various courts and tribunals. A great deal of emphasis will be placed on the students gaining the public speaking skills required for court or administrative tribunal matters. Through in-course presentations and an inward examination of one's own strengths and weaknesses as a facilitator, students will gain the confidence needed to step into the role conflict resolution facilitator.