Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is one of the fastest-growing areas of law and business. Organizations increasingly use dispute resolution processes to handle business and human resource issues, settling differences between parties out of court to save time and money.
Both arbitration and mediation — the two primary hearing forums used in ADR — require experienced practitioners skilled in both the art and science of these fair and impartial processes. In arbitration, the parties provide testimony and give evidence in a less-formal version of a trial, with the arbitrator reaching a decision. In mediation, the parties negotiate a resolution with the assistance of a neutral third party.
The USC Gould School of Law Center for Dispute Resolution is one of the nation's most comprehensive, longest-standing and renowned in the field of ADR. It offers thorough preparation in arbitration and mediation led by award-winning faculty experts. You will gain invaluable, in-depth knowledge on the complexities of ADR, while the rigorous, hands-on courses help you master the active listening, negotiation and creative problem-solving skills that are highly relevant for any legal practitioner or business executive.
