With almost 98 percent of legal cases now settled out of court, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has quickly become one of the fastest-growing areas of law and business. A longstanding leader in ADR education, USC Gould offers two degrees and a certificate to accelerate your career as a mediator or arbitrator:
Our LLM in ADR is designed for law graduates interested in building strength as an advocate in ADR processes, including as a mediator or arbitrator.
Format: Full-Time | Part-Time | On Campus
Eligibility: JD, LLB or equivalent
Start: Fall | Spring
The MDR degree immerses students in immediately applicable legal approaches to dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
Format: Full-Time | Part-Time | On-Campus
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree
Start: Fall | Spring
Our 12-unit standalone ADR certificate is ideal for professionals who want to advance their careers with specialized training in dispute resolution practices and skills.
Format: Part-Time | On Campus
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree
Start: Fall or Spring
Download our Dispute Resolution Degrees & Certificate brochure brochure to learn more about academic offerings at USC Gould School of Law.
No law degree or LSAT is required for the MDR. For your convenience, both degrees and certificate are offered either full time or part time, designed for the working professional, and are taught by USC Gould's renowned faculty. Classes are held at the law school on the main USC campus near downtown Los Angeles.
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.
Whichever path you choose, you will be well-prepared for a leadership role in this dynamic field.
View our ADR Programs Flowchart to see which offering might be the best fit for you.
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