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Enrollment in the course takes place outside the SIS system. The final selection of students is made by the course teachers. The course capacity is 6 students. The course aims to prepare a selected student team for one of the most prestigious international student competitions in the field of alternative dispute resolution, namely the IBA‑VIAC Mediation and Negotiation Competition (CDRC), held annually in Vienna. The course is designed as an advanced, practice-oriented training, focusing on intensive case work and skill development rather than theoretical instruction. The course emphasizes the development of professional soft skills essential for negotiation and mediation, including strategic thinking, communication techniques, understanding of the conflict theory, client representation, teamwork, and effective communication in an international environment. For enrollment, students are required to demonstrate English language proficiency at level B2–C1. Successful completion of the course is conditional upon active participation in the seminars (at least 80% attendance). The course is taught in English and is organized in cooperation with members of the Student ADR Association, z.s. Participation in the international competition is subject to funding possibilities and the acceptance of the Charles University team by the competition organizers. Course Objectives The primary objective of the course is to provide intensive, practice-based preparation for international mediation and negotiation competitions conducted in English. The course reflects the high professional standards required in international ADR competitions and practice. Standardized feedback is provided throughout the semester to help students identify their strengths and areas for further development. While the course does not focus on introducing mediation or negotiation theory, students are expected to possess basic prior knowledge or to supplement it through independent self-study. Graduates of the course will significantly enhance their analytical and critical thinking skills, strategic reasoning, and collaborative abilities. They will also gain practical experience in verbal and non-verbal communication and substantially expand their professional English vocabulary in the fields of international law, commerce, and dispute resolution. Poslední úprava: Hanajová Tereza, Mgr. (22.01.2026)
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The student will be required to participate in seminars actively and contribute to the team's preparation for the CDRC. Course completion requirements:
As this course requires continuous preparation, no formal exam will be organised, and no re-attempts will be allowed. All students who will not fulfil conditions by the beginning of the exam period will be classified as "N" in SIS. Poslední úprava: Hanajová Tereza, Mgr. (22.01.2026)
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All seminars will be composed of practical training for the international competition. This course is not planned as a substitution for other theoretical courses in mediation and negotiation, we expect that students already passed them or they will study theory themself. Home assignments will be available in Moodle. Poslední úprava: Hanajová Tereza, Mgr. (22.01.2026)
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The course is designed as an intensive, practice-oriented seminar focused primarily on simulations and skill training. It introduces students to mediation and negotiation competitions, in particular the IBA-VIAC Mediation and Negotiation Competition (CDRC), including the rules, evaluation criteria, and roles of mediators, clients, and legal counsel. Students work with a competition case through joint analysis and strategic preparation, including BATNA, WATNA, and ZOPA. The course covers key phases of the mediation process, agenda-setting, timing, information exchange, and the practical use of mediation and negotiation techniques. Special attention is given to mediator skills, opening statements, process management, teamwork between client and lawyer, non-verbal communication, and cultural aspects. The core of the course consists of mock mediation and group negotiation exercises, followed by structured feedback. The content and structure of individual seminars are prepared flexibly and ad hoc, based on the needs and progress of the students, with a strong emphasis on practical training. Poslední úprava: Hanajová Tereza, Mgr. (22.01.2026)
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Compulsory reading
Poslední úprava: Ryza Tomáš, JUDr. Mgr. (03.01.2024)
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