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
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- Upperclass-only elective
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Mandatory
- Features
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Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
- 1 credit hour counts toward ABA Experiential Learning Requirement
Textbooks
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H2 Solve Wicked Problems: Getting Started with Creative Problem Solving - Paul D. RealiOmniSkills 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. RealiICSC Press, International Center for Studies in Creativity , edition: 2012
ISBN: 9780984979516 (required)
McCormack, Tracy W 
Aebersold, Elizabeth