Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Course
Achieving Excellence in Legal Education Since 1980
About Course

This intensive course is designed to train and qualify students to develop or participate in conflict mediation processes. Participants will review the growth and application of settlement options in the United States. The course focuses on both traditional and non-traditional dispute resolution options. Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) is geared for all professionals who are focused on "interest-based bargaining." This course takes the mystery out of settlement processes and focuses on reaching reasonable solutions. Successful graduates of this non-credit course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Topics include: Why Conflicts Escalate, Why Mediation Works, The Mediation Process, The Role of the Mediator, Coming to an Agreement, Problems Encountered in Mediation, Developing ADR Programs for Government, Business and Personal Disputes, and Divorce Settlement Mediation.

Session 1: Introduction, History and Origin of ADR-Mediation.

Session 2: Techniques for ADR: The Mediation Process & Role of the Mediator.

Session 3: Business Disputes, Settlement Issues in the Business Sector, Employment Disputes and Employer/Employee Relationships. Job search strategies and placement possibilities will also be discussed.

Participants will be expected to complete reading and homework assignments and will choose or be assigned project reports that deal with ADR topics. Independent project development is encouraged. Final projects will be presented for critique to The Center for Legal Studies as a prerequisite of course completion.

Formats available:

Live Lecture Format
Online Format
The Center for Legal Studies features in an online format the same Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) Certificate Course that has been offered for over 15 years at colleges and universities throughout the nation. Through your computer, this course is available to students who, because of location or schedule conflicts, are unable to attend the popular live lectures.
DVD, VHS & Audio Formats
This intensive course is designed to train and qualify students to develop or participate in conflict mediation processes. Participants will review the growth and application of settlement options in the United States. The course focuses on both traditional and nontraditional dispute resolution options. Specific attention will be given to Mediation, Arbitration, Summary Jury Trials, Mini-Trials and Moderated Settlement Conferences.
Required Course Books
Books required for the Live Lecture, DVD-VHS, and Audio formats:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Handbook, by Scott and Lisa Hatch, published by The Center for Legal Studies, ISBN# 0-9637248-7-8. This book is only available for purchase through CLS.
  • ADR in a Nutshell, 2nd edition, by Jacqueline M. Nolan-Haley, Thomson Learning, ISBN# 0-314-23888-3.
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Books required for the Online Format:
  • ADR in a Nutshell, 2nd edition, by Jacqueline M. Nolan-Haley, Thomson Learning, ISBN# 0-314-23888-3.
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