Seton Hall Law offers several conflict management training opportunities, during which students gain hands-on learning experience in the context of federal court litigation and investor advocacy. The Conflict Management Program is run by Professor David White, and focus on providing no-cost legal assistance to vulnerable populations to help students hone their practical skills like negotiation, mediation, and advocacy while also instilling a commitment to public service and social justice.
Through an innovative partnership with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), students will represent federal litigants in court-annexed mediation.
Under faculty supervision, students will participate in all material aspects of the attorney-client relationship—including the intake meeting, assessing client interests, negotiating with opposing counsel, drafting a pre-mediation statement and advocating for the client in a mediation.
This course is divided into two components: the study and practice of mediation.
Building upon foundational skills acquired through the SDNY Representation in Mediation Practicum, student advocates will represent federal litigants before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (D.NJ) for the limited purpose of settlement conference in civil actions.
Advocates will hone interviewing and legal writing skills, negotiate complex matters, refine their approach to client counseling, and explore the practical contours of professional responsibility.
The Seton Hall University School of Law Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Advocacy Program is one of the nation's 10 live-client securities arbitration clinics. It seeks to provide zealous advocacy for retail investors of modest means and promote prophylactic best practices for informed investing.
As part of this clinical program, student advocates travel throughout New Jersey to engage with diverse audiences ranging from grammar school students to residents of assisted living communities. We customize presentations to meet the needs of a given group to ensure a high level of interactivity.
This full-year, 5-credit offering is available to 3L Day students and 4L Weekend students. Learn More and Apply
