NEGOTIATION

LAW5NGN

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

LAW5NEG builds upon the principles and skills of negotiation introduced to students in LAW5PMI. This subject expands on the foundational understanding of negotiation already acquired through a hands-on approach developed through role plays and video assessment. Negotiation skills will be applied in a variety of legal contexts allowing students to explore the ethical and practical requirements of this important legal skill.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Julia Dehm

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: Video and Class Exercises: the skills learnt and practiced in class, along with watching DVDs on negotiation, will aid students in their video assessment - Journal & Essay: the preliminary readings and the dialogue readings will assist students in written assignments. The role-plays will also contribute to the essay assessment.

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: LAW5PMI OR LAW1DR

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: LAW3NEG

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

The negotiator's fieldbook: the desk reference for the experienced negotiator

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Schneider, A., and Honeyman, C.

Year: 2006

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Publisher: WASHINGTON,DC., AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, 2006

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Set Readings on Moodle

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. To practice teamwork skills with a co-negotiator
02. To understand important elements of the theories and practices of negotiation
03. To understand specific areas of theoretical discussion in negotiation including lawyers in negotiation, ethics, fairness, and responsibilities
04. To understand yourself, others and cultural contexts in relation to negotiation and ways of assessing what might be required in particular situations.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.