Appropriate Dispute Resolution Field Clinic

Catalog description

Mediation, arbitration, community conferencing and peace circles - among others - are all processes that give people alternative means to resolve their disputes other than litigation, hence they all fall under the heading Appropriate or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Organizations like the American Arbitration Association (AAA), FINRA's Dispute Resolution Office, Center for Court Innovation, New York Peace Institute (NYPI), and the EEOC each provide at least one process for resolving disputes without litigation. During the course of the semester, students will extern at an organization that specializes in offering conflict resolution services where they will learn about unique forms of ADR by conducting research, working with clients, observing live sessions, administering services and getting valuable exposure to the field.