Advanced Problem Solving Techniques

  • Semester: Fall 2017
  •   Class Unique: 29360
  •   Course ID: 179P
  •   Credit Hours: 1

Successful lawyers of all types are able to craft solutions to clients’ seemingly intractable problems. Sophisticated clients have already explored solutions with their in-house legal staff before bringing their case or problem to you. Finding solutions requires following a proven process which can be learned, practiced and refined. This is a skills course where students will learn and practice specific skills of design thinking, divergent thinking and ideation to become more agile thinkers and creative problem solvers. 1-Hour Pass/Fail Class Schedule: This 1 credit hour class will meet for five total sessions from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. on the following dates: 8/30 (Wed.), 9/6 (Wed.), 9/11 (Mon.), 9/13 (Wed.), 9/18 (Mon.).


Class Details

Short course from 8/30/17 through 9/18/17

Meeting Days Time Location
Monday, Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.306
Evaluation Method Date Time Alpha Range Room
None

Additional Information

Course Type
  • Upperclass-only elective
Grading Method
Pass/Fail Mandatory
Features
Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
  • 1 credit hour counts toward ABA Experiential Learning Requirement

    • Textbooks

    • H2 Solve Wicked Problems: Getting Started with Creative Problem Solving - Paul D. Reali
        OmniSkills Press , edition: 2010
        ISBN: 978-0-557-35041-4   (required)
    • Creativity Rising: Creative Thinking & Creative Problem Solving in the 21st Century - Gerard J. Puccio, Marie Mance, Laura Barbero Switalski, Paul D. Reali
        ICSC Press, International Center for Studies in Creativity , edition: 2012
        ISBN: 9780984979516   (required)

    Faculty

    McCormack, Tracy W McCormack, Tracy W
    Aebersold, Elizabeth Aebersold, Elizabeth