Negotiation Competition - Applications close soon
Negotiation Competition
Working teams of two, you will take part in negotiating a resolution to a dispute between two sets of parties trying to reach a mutually beneficial settlement. The ultimate aim of negotiation is to try and avoid litigation. A negotiation is often conducted by third parties on their client’s behalf (usually a solicitor). This allows for decreased emotions and therefore can make reaching an agreement much easier.
The aim of the competition is to develop skills of working together as a team, learning about critiquing legal disputes and alternatives to going to court, advising clients and interpreting clients needs, and developing skills of advocacy.
The competition is held in a low-stakes, informal and fun environment. There is training and support provided throughout by the organisers, encouraging a safe space for students. Prior experience is not a requirement to taking part, making the competition accessible to all.
Why take part?
It's a fantastic way work toward to SGAs and to populate your mySkills portfolio. Keeping your MySkills profile up-to-date by reflecting on your developmental experiences will really benefit you now, and in the future when applying for jobs and work placements.
Skills gained through the competition can help to improve overall understanding and knowledge of certain areas of law which is useful for your academic study.
Local employers often take part as judges and it's an excellent opportunity to develop your network.
Who can take part?
This competition is open to all and is designed to create a safe and supportive atmosphere to allow you to have a go and develop your skills. You do not have to be a member of EdBram to take part in the Competition.
Working teams of two, you will take part in negotiating a resolution to a dispute between two sets of parties trying to reach a mutually beneficial settlement. The ultimate aim of negotiation is to try and avoid litigation. A negotiation is often conducted by third parties on their client’s behalf (usually a solicitor). This allows for decreased emotions and therefore can make reaching an agreement much easier.
The aim of the competition is to develop skills of working together as a team, learning about critiquing legal disputes and alternatives to going to court, advising clients and interpreting clients needs, and developing skills of advocacy.
The competition is held in a low-stakes, informal and fun environment. There is training and support provided throughout by the organisers, encouraging a safe space for students. Prior experience is not a requirement to taking part, making the competition accessible to all.
Why take part?
It's a fantastic way work toward to SGAs and to populate your mySkills portfolio. Keeping your MySkills profile up-to-date by reflecting on your developmental experiences will really benefit you now, and in the future when applying for jobs and work placements.
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Organisation
- Problem Solving
- Critical analysis
Skills gained through the competition can help to improve overall understanding and knowledge of certain areas of law which is useful for your academic study.
Local employers often take part as judges and it's an excellent opportunity to develop your network.
Who can take part?
This competition is open to all and is designed to create a safe and supportive atmosphere to allow you to have a go and develop your skills. You do not have to be a member of EdBram to take part in the Competition.
Applications close: Tuesday 28th October
Training: Thursday 30th October
1st Round: Wednesday 5th November
Finals: Wednesday 12th November
EdBram holds the Internal Competition which will have two rounds and the highest scoring eligible individuals from the final round will form the pair to go forward to represent the Law School in the CEDR National Negotiating competition: National Student Negotiation Competition - CEDR
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