English Legal System (Module 4): An Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution

Course information

Course Aim	To teach non-native English speaking lawyers the English and skills necessary to understand alternative dispute resolution.	Approx. Time	Approximately 2 hours for non Podcast Pro Members and 6 hours for Podcast Pro Members to complete this course.
How To Pass	Listen to all course episodes. Podcast Pro Members complete all quizzes from course episodes and pass with 50%. Then they take the final exam and must pass with 50%.	Course Outcome	Podcast Pro Members will be graded and awarded a certificate if they pass which can be shared with others.

Who is this course for?
This course is for non-native legal English lawyers, legal professionals (judges, translators, paralegals, legal English teachers) and law students. Do you work with clients in conflict? Do you try to resolve matters outside of court through arbitration or mediation? This course will help you. It is ideal for people who would like to learn more about ADR methods. Through this online legal English course you will learn a range of legal English vocabulary to help you understand and explain various alternative settlement techniques. It is suitable for students preparing to study for an LLB Law degree or LLM Masters in law in England.

Podcast Episode	Content	Episode Time (mins)	Podcast Pro Activities Time (mins)	Prerequisite
E58 – Introduction to Arbitration (Monologue)	An introduction to arbitration.	12	15-30	N/A
E59 – Introduction to Mediation (Monologue)	An introduction to mediation.	12	15-30	N/A
E60 – Introduction to Conciliation (Monologue)	An introduction to conciliation.	9	15-30	N/A
E61 – Day in the Life of ADR Professional #1 (Fiction)	Information about the working life of an ADR professional.	13	15-30	N/A
E62 – Day in the Life of ADR Professional #2 (Fiction)	Information about the working life of an ADR professional.	15	15-30	N/A
E63 – Day in the Life of ADR Professional #3 (Fiction)	Information about the working life of an ADR professional.	20	15-30	N/A
Final Exam (PODCAST PRO)	50 questions based on the course. You are permitted to take this five times only.	90 minute Time Limit		Listen to all course episodes & complete all quizzes gaining at least 50% in each quiz.