Enables you to develop ADR knowledge and skills in an organized, thoughtful, and scholarly way which links theory to practice.
The Certificate in Conflict Resolution puts you in the best position to deliver value to employers and clients who recognize that the best lawyers are skilled problem-solvers.
Eligibility
This 14-credit program is available to:
- Professionals and attorneys from all disciplines
- Graduate students
- Law students at other schools
Admission eligibility is based on receipt of a baccalaureate degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution.
Program features:
- 14-credit graduate program (as part of a law or other graduate curriculum or as a stand-alone graduate certificate)
- Complete in as little as 12 months
- Multiple formats to fit your schedule
- Flexibility between formats
With the knowledge that education is enhanced through multi-disciplinary perspectives, CCR students learn side-by-side with J.D. students and may elect to take the required courses online or on-campus. You are also free to combine online and on-campus offerings in a tailored schedule that works for your unique needs. Regardless of format, your certificate experience will deliver you the latest in contemporary science and art of negotiation and conflict theory.
- We’ll teach you mediation because it provides a unique perspective on mutual understanding and creative problem-solving.
- We’ll teach you arbitration because it is the global forum of choice for business (and increasingly in the U.S. – for resolution of employment disputes).
- You’ll learn about the intricacies of designing (and implementing) conflict management systems for organizations large and small.
Courses
All courses are taught by nationally and internationally recognized faculty involved in alternative dispute resolution practice, research, public and teaching.