Litigation and Its Alternatives   [Archived Catalog]
2020-2021 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

MLS 430 - Litigation and Its Alternatives


Required
This course explores the proceedings by which criminal and civil matters are litigated, and alternative strategies such as plea bargaining, restorative justice, negotiation, private and court-ordered commercial arbitration, private judging, mediation, negotiation, and neutral evaluation. After examining litigation alternatives, students will compare the costs and consequences of the various strategies to individuals and society. Units: (3 units)