Learn the details of preparing and presenting an effective arbitration case by taking part in a mock arbitration hearing. Participants will develop a theory of the case, research arbitration standards, interpret contract language, and prepare opening and closing statements.
Sample Agenda
08:00 am – 08:50 am Seminar Check-in
09:00 am – 09:45 am Introductions and Orientation
09:45 am – 10:30 am Should This Case Go To Arbitration?
10:30 am – 10:45 am BREAK
10:45 am – 12:00 am Rules of Contract Interpretation
12:00 pm – 01:10 pm LUNCH
01:10 pm – 02:00 pm Researching Arbitration Standards
02:00 pm – 03:30 pm Discipline Standards and the Seven Tests of Just Cause
03:30 pm – 03:45 pm BREAK
03:45 pm – 04:30 pm Developing a Theory of the Case
09:00 am – 10:00 am Introduction to Mock Arbitration
10:00 am – 10:45 am Statement of the Issue
10:45 am – 11:00 pm BREAK
11:00 am – 12:15 am Evidence and Proof
12:15pm – 01:00 pm LUNCH
01:00 pm – 02:45 pm Direct Cross Examination
02:45 pm – 04:00 pm Presenting Evidence and Preparing Witness
04:00 pm – 05:00 pm Preparation for Mock Arbitration
08:45 am – 09:45 am Opening and Closing Statements
09:45 am – 10:30 am Hearing Procedures
10:30 am – 10:45 pm BREAK
10:45 am – 12:15 am Preparation for Mock Arbitration
12:15pm – 01:00 pm LUNCH
01:00 pm – 02:30 pm Mock Arbitration Hearing
02:30 pm – 02:50 pm Debrief
02:50 pm – 03:00 pm Evaluations and Certificates
Labor Education Program of Arkansas 