About the course

Litigation is generally thought of as the process of resolving rights-based disputes through the court system, from filing a law suit through arguments on legal motions, a discovery phase involving formal exchange of information, courtroom trial and appeal. Litigation also encompasses administrative or regulatory processes for establishing legal rights and resolving disputes. Even if you do not plan to be a litigator, some familiarity with the litigation process will help you advise clients on how best to avoid disputes regarding legal rights.

　　Many legal disputes are resolved through direct negotiation, often based on a lawyer's advice, but without formally filing a claim to commence litigation. In fact, only a small percentage of litigated cases proceed through trial. Most are settled through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). In mediation, a neutral mediator assists the parties' efforts to reach a settlement, but does not have binding decision-making power. Arbitration is a relatively informal adjudicative process in which the arbitrator's decision is usually binding. A wide range of contracts include mandatory mediation or arbitration provisions and many court-related programs offer one or more forms of ADR. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Cincinnati
Fall (August), 2025	Cincinnati

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Cincinnati

A Completed Regular Decision Application for Admission

　　Application Fee

　　Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Score(s)

　　Two Recommendations Through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service

　　The Credential Assembly Service Report & Receipt of a Bachelor's Degree

　　Personal Statement

　　The minimum university requirement is:

　　? 520 (paper-based test), or

　　? 190 (computer-based test), or

　　? 80 (internet-based test)

　　IELTS, an overall band score of 6.5 is sufficient for graduate admission

　　Qualifications for Admission to the Bar

　　R?sum? (optional)

　　Statement on Applicants with International Degrees

　　Prior Law School Information (if applicable)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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