University of Oregon law students are highlighting the benefits of
mediation, negotiation and
arbitration as alternatives to litigation through a student group called
Alternative Dispute Resolution Advocates. According to the article
Students Find Better Way to Solve Disputes (Rebecca Woolington, Oregon Daily Emerald, 8/18/2008):
The group is dedicated to promoting knowledge and use of alternative conflict resolution methods as opposed to traditional litigation. Any law student can join the group and has the option of becoming part of the Appropriate Dispute Resolution program offered through the law school.
Appropriate Dispute Resolution teaches students theories and techniques behind conflict resolution. Jane Gordon, the director of the Appropriate Dispute Resolution Center, said one of the main benefits of the program is its interdisciplinary origin. Many social science approaches to conflict resolution are integrated into the program, giving the students a diverse set of conflict resolution skills, Gordon said.
Despite being less than a decade old, the program is ranked seventh in the nation, Gordon said, and is teaching students to have an open mind about forms of conflict resolution.
"The program is expanding the tool kit of our law students," she said.
Several members of the University’s faculty are affiliated with the ADR Advocates group, including
ADR Prof blogger Michael Moffitt.
University of Oregon law students are highlighting the benefits of mediation, negotiation and arbitration as alternatives to litigation through a student group called Alternative Dispute Resolution Advocates. According to the article Students Find Better Way to Solve Disputes (Rebecca Woolington, Oregon Daily Emerald, 8/18/2008):
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