November 16th 2004 • Printer version

ADR

The Appropriate Dispute Resolution Program continues to grow and expand as the legal profession continues to rethink traditional approaches to conflict.  Right now, the ADR program:

* Oversees 20 Oregon community mediation programs
* Provides intensive mediation training to 200 students in the past 4 years
* Maintains a national web directory of ADR classes with the American Bar Association
* Integrates ADR principles into traditional law courses
* Expanded ADR class offerings from 2 to 9 in the past three years.
* Hosts major conferences including Mastering Modern Arbitration last spring.
* Sponsors the ADR Advocates, with 100 active student members

Conflict and Dispute Resolution MA/MS
Next year, the program will expand even further to offer a masters of arts or sciences degree in conflict and dispute resolution for recent graduates and mid-career professionals as well as law students.  Pending final approval, it will be a university-wide, interdisciplinary program based at the law school, scheduled to enroll 20 to 25 students in fall 2005. A full-time student can complete all requirements in two years. Part-time and concurrent degree students can complete the degree in three years. INFO: (541) 346-1557 or 346-3042.

Appropriate Dispute Resolution Program