Advanced Problem Solving Techniques

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

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
Experiential Credit: 1 credit hour
Professional Skills: Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Short course: Aug 30 - Sep 18, 2017

Registration Information

Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
None

Description

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.).

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

H2 Solve Wicked Problems: Getting Started with Creative Problem Solving *

Paul D. Reali

OmniSkills Press , edition: 2010
ISBN: 978-0-557-35041-4

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

Instructors

McCormack, Tracy W.

Aebersold, Elizabeth