Alternative Dispute Resolution

Issued by CLS by BARBRI

Earners of this badge have demonstrated foundational negotiation skills and how to select the most cost-effective and least intrusive ADR method to achieve the most positive result for both parties. They understand the processes and methods of ADR techniques including the proper application and limits of ADR techniques, the ethical considerations involved in ADR, as well as a basic ability to apply ADR methods.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Mediation-Arbitration
Negotiation
Private Judging
Summary Jury Trial

Earning Criteria

Apply knowledge of dispute resolution and alternatives to litigation through a series of exams and written assignments obtaining a 70% or higher on all assessments.
Complete readings and discussions in 6 modules. Topics include the history, origins and growth of alternative dispute resolution, the art of negotiation, the mediation process, arbitration, other forms of ADR, labor relations and collective bargaining.