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Mediation Clinic
Law 109
Supervising Attorney/Clinic Faculty:
Professor Eduardo Capulong
406.243.6707
eduardo.capulong@umontana.edu
Academic Year only – Maximum of 6 students
The Mediation Clinic at The University of Montana School
of Law trains students to intervene and resolve disputes
out-of-court. In addition, the Mediation Clinic studies the
fields of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), problem-solving
and conflict management from a multidisciplinary perspective,
and pursues a range of projects related to these fields.
Using actual cases and disputes, the Mediation Clinic teaches
students to be skilled, professional neutrals and advocates
in non-litigation settings. In the process, students provide
a valuable community service and gain
a deeper understanding of relevant areas of law, including
family and landlord and tenant law, and professional responsibility.
Clinical interns are required to have taken ADR 614, a three-credit
course which includes a 40-hour training on mediation basics.
Interns begin the clinic by observing and debriefing four mediations. Interns
then co-facilitate four mediations with an experienced mediator
and thereafter are expected to volunteer for as many mediations
as their schedules allow, either as lead mediator or co-facilitator.
Experienced supervising attorneys, mediators and the faculty supervisor
supervise all intern fieldwork. Interns participate
in a weekly seminar and pursue a host of substantive projects
to analyze and inform their work.
In partnership with community dispute resolution centers,
state and tribal courts, nonprofits, public schools and other
organizations, clinical interns:
- Mediate cases referred by the Missoula County Community
Dispute Resolution Center, Justice Court and District Court;
the Montana Legal Services Association; The University
of Montana; and the Tribal Court of the Confederated
Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation;
- Train other students enrolled in non-clinical ADR courses
in the University;
- Coach and teach peer mediation/conflict management/resolution
programs in area middle and high schools;
- Advise organizations in structuring and administering
their conflict-resolution programs; and
- Collaborate with the State Bar of Montana in any number
of ADR-related projects.
Because of the intensive nature of the Mediation Clinic,
prospective students are expected to prioritize clinic work
and projects during the school year.
Prerequisite: ADR 614
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