Same as LAW 179P, Topic: 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.
Textbooks ( * denotes required )
Creativity Rising : Creative Thinking and Creative Problem Solving in the 21st Century
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Puccio, Gerard J., Mance, Marie, Barbero Switalski, Laura, and Reali, Paul D.
ICSC Press
ISBN: 978-0-9849795-1-6
Legal Upheaval : A Guide to Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation in Law
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Aebersold, Elizabeth 
Neidhardt, Tanner M.