Designed as a deeper learning experience for all professionals, certificates are intensive, practice-based programs taught by faculty with real-world experience.
Negotiation
Program Directors
Trevor C.W. Farrow
Dean and Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School
Shannon Moldaver M.A. LL.B., LL.M. (ADR)
Principal, Shannon Moldaver Dispute Resolution Inc.
Eligible for
An interactive learn-by-doing online program focused on practical negotiation skills and strategies
Whether you are doing deals or resolving conflicts, effective negotiation skills are essential for success.
The program is mostly hands-on, learn by doing; no content will be recorded
In today’s increasingly competitive market, understanding why and how negotiations succeed, and having the skills required to achieve your goals, are must-have tools for any legal or business professional.
Led by Trevor Farrow and Shannon Moldaver, the program draws on the expertise and experience of leading negotiation scholars, practitioners and judges. They will take you beyond the basic “getting to yes” principles and provide you with the strategies needed to handle obstacles that are barriers to agreement.
Now in a unique online format, this intensive, five-module Osgoode certificate program will help build your theoretical knowledge and develop your negotiation skills.
What You’ll Learn
You will get intensive training in negotiation theory and practice in a dynamic, hands-on online environment, participate in simulated negotiation exercises, watch leading experts demonstrate effective negotiation practice and engage in discussions with faculty and participants.
What are the implications of your individual negotiation style?
Dissecting negotiation: the anatomy of the process
The seven essential steps in negotiation, and the consequences of missing any one of them
Defining negotiation “success”
How you can improve your success rate
Developing negotiation skills: strategy development skills; communication skills; creativity skills; assessment skills; drafting skills
Redirecting negotiation through reframing
Building and managing a negotiating team
Overcoming obstacles: strategies for avoiding traps and phenomena that lead to impasse
Key questions for negotiators
Working with clients: the challenges in representative negotiation
Three special circumstances in which negotiations occur: negotiating with the mediator; negotiating with government; negotiating in the shadow of the court
Negotiating challenges that arise in specific practice areas
PLUS! Don’t miss the valuable opportunity to reinforce key concepts in live, interactive workshops and discussions with high-profile decision-makers who preside over construction disputes.
Who Should Attend
Lawyers who negotiate
Senior management/executives in the public and private sectors
Other professionals who negotiate on behalf of clients (individual, corporate and/or government clients)
Claudio Ruiz-Pilarte
The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples
“A truly great program and a necessary foundation for every person in a management or supervisory position.”
Faculty
Program Directors
Trevor C.W. Farrow
Dean and Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School; Founding Academic Director, Winkler Institute for Dispute Resolution
Shannon Moldaver M.A. LL.B., LL.M. (ADR)
Principal, Shannon Moldaver Dispute Resolution Inc.
Instructors
Nancy J. Davis
Founder, NJD Consulting
Trevor C.W. Farrow
Dean and Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School; Founding Academic Director, Winkler Institute for Dispute Resolution
Helen Lightstone
Lightstone Academy for Conflict Resolution
Dawn McDermott
Senior Advisor of Dispute Resolution and Support, Wilfrid Laurier University
Shannon Moldaver M.A. LL.B., LL.M. (ADR)
Principal, Shannon Moldaver Dispute Resolution Inc.
Sean O’Connor
Member, Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
Bob Thompson
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Mark Ansara
Executive Director, Timmins Temiskaming Community Legal Clinic
“This program was without doubt the most informative, interesting and effective course that I have ever taken in any area of endeavour.”
Agenda
View the 2024 program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts. A detailed agenda for the upcoming program will be available soon.
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$3,395 + TAX
Newly licensed regulated professionals within the past 2 years receive 50% off the regular program fee.
Time
Dates coming soon. Learn more now.
Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 21 days prior to the program date. If a cancellation request is made with less than 21 days notice, a $150.00 administration fee will apply. No other refund is available.
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must you must attend all sessions live online and participate in all simulated negotiation exercises.
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
A scheduled replay of a past program, with the ability to ask questions.
Module 1 Only
Register for Module 1 Only
Jan 23 & Feb 6, 20 & Mar 6 & 20, 2025
Blended (In-Person)
Some in-person and some online learning
Blended (Online)
All online; combination of live and asynchronous learning.
5 Modules
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Students typically complete the LLM in two years (6 terms).
Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
Once a program reaches capacity, a waitlist will be created. This does not guarantee your registration in the program; however, it places you on a priority contact list. If any spots become available, you may be notified by email or phone to confirm if you would like to proceed with the registration. Once contacted, you will typically be given 24 hours to confirm your interest. If you do not confirm interest within the provided timeframe, you will be removed from the waitlist and the next person will be contacted.
A selection of our Certificates are eligible for OSAP funding.
Please note the following exceptions that may affect OSAP funding eligibility for our certificates:
Students receiving Second Career funding for a micro-credential during their study period are ineligible;
Although grants will not be converted to loans, a grant may become repayable if a student withdraws, is determined to be overpaid in grant funding, or income cannot be verified within one year;
A student cannot receive OSAP for micro-credential assistance for their study period if it overlaps with another micro-credential study period in which they are concurrently receiving OSAP for micro-credential funding. However, students may overlap their micro-credential study period with a study period that is part of a different full- or part-time program that they are concurrently receiving funding for through Full-Time OSAP or Part-Time OSAP, provided that OSAP funding was not assessed for the micro-credential course(s) through a Full-Time or Part-Time OSAP application.
NOTE: In order to obtain access to the program, full payment is required at least 1 business day prior to the first module of the program.
Job Grants
The Canada-Ontario Job grant may be applicable to employers seeking to train their staff. To find out if your organization is eligible for the grant and the program you wish to enrol in qualifies, visit: The MTCU Canada-Ontario Job Grant page
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If the program includes access to the recording, you will have unlimited online access to the recorded content for 120-days from the end date of the program.
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CPD hours for each program can be found on the program web page and program brochure. For questions regarding CPD hours, please email cpd@osgoode.yorku.ca
A limited amount of financial assistance is available for OsgoodePD Programs unless specific bursary information appears on the program page/program brochure. Head to our Financial Assistance page for more information.
Yes. We do offer group rates on our programs. Please visit our group rate page for more information. Some exceptions apply, and rates are subject to change.
Our Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, ranging from one-hour briefings to more intensive certificate programs, are for all professionals. There are no general prerequisites for these programs; however, individual programs often have specific requirements to register. These are noted on individual program pages and .pdf brochures.
