Legal Studies, Mediation

Mediation and Other Methods to Foster Democratic Dialogue

6 June - 17 June, 2011

In co-operation with Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, New York and Hamline University School of Law, Minnesota



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EXPERIENCES OF PAST PARTICIPANTS


"As being the participant of the CEU summer program "Mediation and Other Methods of Fostering Democratic Dialogue", now I got the opportunity to be a co-author of a book about "Benchmarking Mediation" jointly written by two professors from Kennesaw State University, USA and HEC, Montreal, Canada. This book will be released in late 2011. This is a big achievement in my career. Well, thank you to you and CEU for selecting me in the summer program."
Sunil Kumar Pokhrel, Nepal
Sunil Kumar Pokhrel is presently a PhD student in International Conflict Management, Kennesaw State University, USA and participant of the SUN program of CEU, 2010 is now involved as a research assistant in a research program “Benchmarking Mediation” under the leadership of Prof. Susan Raines, Kennesaw State University and Prof. Jean Poitras HEC Montreal, Canada. Sunil also involved as co-author in developing forthcoming book named "Benchmarking Mediation" using the research finding with both professors.


"Anytime you bring people from 17 countries together and ask them to teach and learn from each other you are bound to find useful information and experiences that can be applicable in a variety of contexts. The international aspect of this class was irreplaceable. The content and topic was excellent, too."
(Course participant, Mediation, 2010)


"The professors made the course relevant and applicable for everyone in the course, regardless of skill or background. All professors encouraged a lot of participation which was helpful. It would be hard to make a course relevant for so many diverse backgrounds, but they managed to do it. Great class!"
(2010 course participant)


"Mediation doesn't directly relate to law; rather, it presents the other side of the coin. Knowing what options are available to my clients and their odds of reaching a satisfactory result in each will make me a more well-rounded, effective lawyer."
(2010 course participant)


"The best experience I got from the course came from the simulation exercises, of which we had plenty!"
(2010 course participant)


"The exercises definitely keep us engaged and reflective and make conscious of ourselves and connected so as to be better mediators."
(2009 course participant)


"The simulations were excellent. Learning this way is much better than lectures and is more likely to be remembered."
(2009 course participant)


"I love that there are 17 countries represented; it brings great perspective and dynamics to discussion."
(2009 course participant)


"I learn best by participating actively and the class gives us ample opportunity to do so."
(2009 course participant)


"Keep on going and give the same opportunity to more students."
(2008 course participant)