Advanced Problem Solving Techniques

• Semester: Fall 2020
• Course ID: 179P
• Credit Hours: 1
• Unique: 28180

Description

This course will be taught in person but with the option of occasional remote participation via Zoom.

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: 8/26, 8/31, 9/2, 9/9, and 9/14.