For over two decades, Oregon Law has excelled in dispute resolution education for lawyers.
The law school's Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Center, currently ranked #12 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, is the only program of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.
The ADR Center faculty are recognized for their outstanding teaching and cutting-edge research. Their courses provide rich opportunities for students to learn how to manage complex interactions through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and a host of hybrid and other approaches.
How can students get involved?
- Pursue a concentration. Students interested in ADR can pursue an ADR concentration during law school. Through a combination of courses and clinics, students develop and practice the skills necessary to tackle real-world problems.
- Become a 1L ADR Scholar. During the application process, incoming law students interested in ADR are invited to apply to become a 1L ADR Scholar. 1L Scholars typically work with faculty on research and events.
- Do relevant work inside and outside the law school. Second- and third-year students may become research assistants for ADR faculty or work in external field placements and apprenticeships. Resolution Oregon, a state office housed at the law school that supports community dispute resolution centers in almost every Oregon county, is a local resource for students seeking practice opportunities in handling conflict.
Conflict is a natural part of life. Individuals, organizations, and communities must have sufficient conflict literacy as well as dispute management skills to navigate disagreements and decisions effectively.
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Careers
Potential careers in conflict resolution include:
- Lawyer
- Settlement Judge
- Arbitrator
- Mediator
- Ombudsperson
- Human Resources Professional
- Community Relations Professional
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.
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!
