Advanced Problem Solving Techniques

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: 8/28, 9/4, 9/9, 9/11, and 9/16.

Class Details

Short course from 8/28/19 through 9/16/19

Additional Information

Course Type

• Upperclass-only elective

Grading Method

Pass/Fail Mandatory

Features

1 credit hour counts toward ABA Experiential Learning Requirement

Textbooks

• 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

Aebersold, Elizabeth