1. a. What is Lauren's position?

b. What are Lauren's interests?

2. a. What is Jules' position?

b. What are Jules' interests?

3. a. What is Lauren's BATNA?

b. What is Jules' BATNA?

4. a. How effective was the mediator?

b. How well did the mediator control the parties?

c. How successful do you think this simulation would have been as a negotiation (i.e.,

without the assistance of a mediator)?

5. a. Discuss something that the mediator did well and something that you would have done differently if you were the mediator.

b. Be specific and use examples, if applicable.

6. a. What did you learn about mediation from this simulation?

b. How will this help you in the "real world" as a paralegal?

7. If you were the arbitrator, what would your award be for this dispute?

8. a. What did you learn about arbitration from this simulation?

b. How will this help you in the "real world" as a paralegal?

9. What did you notice about the difference between opening statements in

mediation and arbitration?

10. Which process (negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation) do you think would be the best way to deal with this dispute? Provide reasoning for your choice.

See Position and Interests (Lauren)

Appropriate/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Learning Resource - Part 1/6 "Lauren" [2min 40sec]

See Position and Interests (Jules)

Appropriate/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Learning Resource - Part 2/6 "Jules" [2 min 50 sec]

See Mediation Process

Appropriate/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Learning Resource - Part 3/6 "Mediation" [7 min 50 sec - cuts off a bit at the end]

See Mediation Debrief

Appropriate/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Learning Resource - Part 4/6 "Mediation Debrief" [4 min 24 sec]

See Arbitration Process

Appropriate/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Learning Resource - Part 5/6 "Arbitration" [6 min 43 sec]

See Arbitration Debrief

Appropriate/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Learning Resource - Part 6/6 "Arbitration Debrief" [4 min]