Appropriate Dispute Resolution Center

Conflict is a natural part of life—and individuals, organizations, and communities can only succeed if they have the skills to manage disagreements effectively.

At the Oregon Law Appropriate Dispute Resolution Center, students learn how to manage complex interactions outside the traditional litigation setting through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and a host of hybrids and other alternative approaches.

With an emphasis on social justice and positive change—inside and outside the classroom—ADR Center faculty provide excellent teaching and skills-based learning to help students tackle real-world problems.


#11
in the nation

2024-2025 US News & World Report

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ADR FACULTY RECIPIENTS OF THE ORLANDO J. HOLLIS TEACHING AWARD
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ADR FACULTY RECIPIENTS OF THE UO ERSTED AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED TEACHING

 


Partners

The ADR Center hosts Resolution Oregon, a state office that supports the statewide network of Community Resolution Centers that create inclusive and accessible ways for diverse communities to resolve conflicts, reduce harm, and decrease downstream impacts of unresolved conflict. 


Practical Experience

Get hands-on experience in identifying the most appropriate way to resolve a dispute through negotiations, deals, and group decision-making with ADR fellowships.

ADR Fellowships


Careers

Potential careers in conflict resolution include:

  • Lawyer
  • Settlement Judge
  • Arbitrator
  • Mediator
  • Ombudsperson
  • Human Resources Professional
  • Community Relations Professional

ADR Careers

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Our Faculty

Our expert faculty lead the way in developing innovative approaches to Appropriate Dispute Resolution in and outside the classroom. Discover why Oregon Law’s distinguished, award-winning ADR Center faculty are nationally-renowned scholars and educators.

Meet Our Faculty

 

At Oregon Law, ADR is an Adventure.

We invite you to join the quest!

Read Our 2023 Faculty Mailing

 


Support the ADR Center

Oregon Law prides itself on providing students with excellent teaching, skills-based learning opportunities, and a rich, diverse ADR curriculum.

Please consider giving to the ADR Center to help us continue our work!

Support Our Program

 

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