LS101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Freedom Of Movement, Class Conflict, Proactivity

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Legal Studies
• Course: LS101
• Professor: Patrick Watson

Document Summary

Write a brief essay discussing (a) mediation and (b) arbitration as techniques for resolving conflicts/disputes in modern society. Use the problems associated with divorce (the division of assets, support, custody etc. ) to illustrate your answer. Mediation involves a 3rd party -> attempting to find compromise non-coercive; can only use persuasion to influence the final outcome does not impose a decision. Works best only if both parties are willing to work out a reasonable settlement cooperation compromise can lead to mutual satisfaction. Mediator is a facilitator and a guide. Write a brief essay discussing the role of lawyers with respect to their obligations to clients including: partisanship, competence, loyalty, candour, proactivity, and confidentiality. Give two examples of situations in which lawyers can find themselves in an ethical dilemma in relation to any of the above. Lawyers have taken on clients and decided to act as their representatives; have a set of obligations to clients.