Certificate

Conflict Resolution Theory and Practice Certificate (JD Students)

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This 17-credit program is available only to Mitchell Hamline JD students.

Enables you to develop ADR knowledge and skills in an organized, thoughtful, and scholarly way which links theory to practice and puts you in the best position to deliver value to employers and clients who recognize that the best lawyers are skilled problem-solvers.

Curriculum

Core Courses (10 credits)

Course Code
Title
Credits
2
Sub-Total Credits
10

Electives (up to 6 credits depending on how many practice credits earned)

Example Electives:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

With advanced permission, you may import up to 4 qualifying credits from other graduate institutions.

Practice Requirement (Minimum 1 credit)

All of the following qualify:

  • ADR Clinics options include Mediation and Employment Discrimination Mediation Representation
  • ADR Externship (1-4 credits)
  • ADR Competitions options include Arbitration, Mediation Representation, Negotiation, and Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (1–3 credits)
  • Any externship that is set up by the student and approved by the Dispute Resolution Institute Director
Sub-Total Credits
1

Practice Perspective Requirement (6 activities, not related to courses)

Conflict Resolution Certificate Colloquia (two)

  • DRI-sponsored programs exclusively for certificate students and alumni

ADR Professional Education (minimum one)

  • Examples include CLE programs, community ADR training, and other educational programs

Problem-Solving (minimum one)

  • Examples include volunteering at a mediation center, participating in Community of Peace student conflict resolution leadership training, shadowing a neutral or lawyer conducting a mediation, or participating in a restorative justice program

Long paper requirements

Students must complete a scholarly paper on a conflict resolution/dispute resolution topic. The paper must meet the guidelines applicable to the Advanced Research and Writing (ARW) requirement for graduation from MHSL and be approved by the director of DRI. A student may satisfy this requirement by completing a paper for a course that satisfies the ARW requirement, provided the subject of the paper or course is conflict resolution or dispute resolution related (and is approved by the director).

Total Credits
17