Description

The Bucerius Summer Program in Mediation is a highly interactive program for law students and recent graduates. Through four mandatory courses, you learn how companies manage conflicts systematically and how conflict resolution projects are designed and implemented. Experienced practitioners and academics explain recent findings and the theoretical background of the topics discussed. Group and individual exercises, role plays and mock-mediations are core elements of the coursework and are guided by professional mediators. Their direct feedback and qualified input help you hone your advocacy and problem-solving skills.

Highlights

The focus of the 2012 program is on Business-to-Business (B2B) Mediation, which is addressed in four courses. The courses were carefully selected to complement and build upon each other, so all four courses are mandatory.

* Claim Management by Dr. Alexander Steinbrecher (Legal Counsel, Bombardier Transportation, Germany),
* Effective Representation in Mediation by Claudia Bernard (US Court of Appeals and Hastings College of the Law, USA) and Howard Herman (US District Court of California and Hastings College of the Law, USA),
* The Legal Framework of Mediation by Professor Nadja Alexander (Mediator, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, China),
* The Psychological Foundations of Conflict Resolution by Dr. Jo Beatrix Aschenbrenner (Vice Director, Center on the Legal Profession, Bucerius Law School and Hanefeld Rechtsanwälte, Germany).

Courses are taught by experienced professors and practitioners, with special coaching visits from professional mediators. The small but diverse study body (around 20-25 students) allows for close contact and personal feedback while also expanding your international network.

The program takes place on the quaint Bucerius campus in the center of the beautiful harbor city of Hamburg - Germany's second largest city and Europe's "green" capital of 2011. Outside of the classroom, you are invited to partake in an array of extracurricular activities to learn more about German history and culture and to become familiar with your new surroundings. Activities include city tours, museum visits, excursions to nearby cities, etc.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Law

Cost in US$:

approx. USD 2,586

Program Fees Include:

The early bird deadline has been extended from January 15, 2012 to February 15, 2012! Applicants who submit their application forms by this date will be eligible for 15 % off the normal tuition fee of EUR 1,800 (approx. USD 2,586). All other applications are due by April 30 and will be charged the full tuition fee (EUR 1,800).

This fee includes tuition and extracurricular activities. The cost of accommodation, books, travel, etc. are not included. There is no application fee.

Experience Required

yes

Students must have completed at least one year of legal studies at the university level. Applicants with a proven interest or background in mediation (e.g. conferences, internships, courses, etc. in the field) will be preferred.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of depends on the course and exercise

Scholarships are Available

As an inaugural special this year, Bucerius Law School is pleased to offer significant tuition scholarships this year to selected candidates.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Other
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Bucerius Law School's Mission Statement

In keeping with the views of our benefactor, Gerd Bucerius, the aim of the Law School is to educate outstanding individuals, who are willing to place their expertise at the disposal of society and accept responsibility for others.

Year Founded

2000