MVV258K Mediation in Theory and Practice

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Eva Dobrovolná, Ph.D., LL.M. (lecturer)
Mgr. Robin Brzobohatý, Ph.D., DiS. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jan Holas, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Lenka Křičková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jan Holas, Ph.D.
Department of Civil Procedure – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Alice Dvořáková
Supplier department: Department of Civil Procedure – Faculty of Law
Timetable
Thu 3. 10. 8:00–9:40 257, Thu 10. 10. 8:00–9:40 257, Thu 17. 10. 8:00–9:40 257, Thu 24. 10. 8:00–9:40 257, Thu 31. 10. 8:00–9:40 257, Thu 7. 11. 8:00–9:40 257
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
MVV258K/01: Thu 14. 11. 8:00–9:40 257, Thu 21. 11. 8:00–9:40 257, Thu 28. 11. 8:00–9:40 257, Thu 5. 12. 8:00–9:40 257, Thu 12. 12. 8:00–9:40 257, Thu 19. 12. 8:00–9:40 257, R. Brzobohatý, J. Holas
MVV258K/02: Thu 14. 11. 10:00–11:40 160, Thu 21. 11. 10:00–11:40 160, Thu 28. 11. 10:00–11:40 160, Thu 5. 12. 10:00–11:40 160, Thu 12. 12. 10:00–11:40 160, Thu 19. 12. 10:00–11:40 160, R. Brzobohatý, J. Holas
Prerequisites
Active involvement in teaching (mediation simulation).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 24 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 21/24, only registered: 0/24
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
  • Law (programme PrF, PR_)
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to make the student aware of the possibility of primary use of methods based on cooperation of the parties, which aim at the so-called WIN-WIN dispute resolution, before he/she decides to resolve the dispute in another way (e.g. in court proceedings), and to learn how to apply these amicable procedures in practice. The content will include an introduction to mediation - its theoretical basis, current trends in its use in practice, related legal aspects and practice of practical mediator skills in simulated negotiations.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be familiar with the possibilities and advantages of consensual, amicable dispute resolution and the functioning of mediation; he/she will be able to recognize situations suitable for the use of mediation, orientate himself/herself in the related legislation and use basic mediation techniques in practice. Extension of the graduate's profile: after completing the course, the student can continue further study of mediation and subsequently apply as a mediator or registered mediator.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the study of dispute resolution. A system of dispute resolution methods
  • Communication in conflict, negotiation
  • Mediation - objectives, principles, styles, process, legal framework and areas of application
  • Profession of mediator, ethical aspects, mediation practice in the Czech Republic, current issues of mediation
  • Mediation in the justice system. Judicial and praetorian conciliation
  • Mediation and amicable settlement of disputes in legal practice
  • Other types of out-of-court dispute resolution and ADR
  • Practical exercises of mediator skills. Effective conduct of mediation. Simulation of mediation negotiations
Literature
    required literature
  • BRZOBOHATÝ, Robin, Lenka POLÁKOVÁ and Tomáš HORÁČEK. Rukověť mediátora, aneb, Co je dobré vědět nejen ke zkouškám mediátora. Vydání první. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2016, xiv, 146. ISBN 9788075522214. info
    recommended literature
  • HOLÁ, Lenka and Miluše HRNČIŘÍKOVÁ. Mimosoudní metody řešení sporů : vysokoškolská učebnice. Vydání první. Praha: Leges, 2017, 166 stran. ISBN 9788075022462. info
  • PLAMÍNEK, Jiří. Mediace : nejúčinnější lék na konflikty. První vydání. Praha: Grada, 2013, 168 stran. ISBN 9788024750316. URL info
  • Zákon o mediaci : komentář. Edited by Tomáš Horáček - Martin Svatoš - Miloš Olík. Vydání první. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2018, xxii, 354. ISBN 9788074786983. info
  • DOBROVOLNÁ, Eva (ed). Český civilní řád soudní pro třetí milénium. Brno: Česká společnost pro civilní právo procesní, 2022. ISBN 978-80-88248-04-0.
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures (in the first part of the semester) and practical seminars - simulated mediation sessions, practical exercises of mediator skills (in the second part of the semester).
Assessment methods
Colloquium. A passing grade will be awarded for passing the colloquium test and for active participation in the exercises. Attendance at lectures and seminars is compulsory. The course cannot be taken in ISP mode.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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