From the Dispute Resolution Institute
Consistently ranked in the top dispute resolution programs by U.S. News & World Report.
Enables you to develop ADR knowledge and skills in an organized, thoughtful, and scholarly way which links theory to practice.
The Certificate in Conflict Resolution Theory and Practice puts you in the best position to deliver value to employers and clients who recognize that the best lawyers are skilled problem-solvers.
Eligibility
This 17-credit program is available only to Mitchell Hamline JD students
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| Core Courses 10 credits |
Theories of Conflict (2 credits)
Mediation or Family Mediation (3 credits) Negotiation (3 credits) Arbitration (2 credits) |
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| Electives up to 6 credits depending on how many practice credits earned |
Choose from among the other courses offered in the DRI:
With advanced permission, you may import up to 4 qualifying credits from other graduate institutions. |
May also choose from:
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| Practice Requirement Minimum 1 credit |
All of the following qualify:
ADR Clinics options include Mediation and Employment Discrimination Mediation Representation ADR Externship (1-4 credits) ADR Competitions options include Arbitration, Mediation Representation, Negotiation, and Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (1–3 credits) |
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| Practice Perspective Requirement 6 activities |
Conflict Resolution Certificate Colloquia (two)
ADR Professional Education (minimum one)
Problem-Solving (minimum one)
Practice Perspective Form |
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| Long paper requirements | Students must complete a scholarly paper on a conflict resolution/dispute resolution topic. The paper must meet the guidelines applicable to the Advanced Research and Writing (ARW) requirement for graduation from MHSL and be approved by the director of DRI. A student may satisfy this requirement by completing a paper for a course that satisfies the ARW requirement, provided the subject of the paper or course is conflict resolution or dispute resolution related (and is approved by the director). | |
Application and additional details
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Mitchell Hamline J.D. students application
Applicants must be currently enrolled in Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Certificate application for Mitchell Hamline J.D. studentsAfter your application is received, you will receive a letter of acceptance and then must schedule a curriculum-planning meeting.
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Spring 2025 eligible courses
CORE COURSES
- Arbitration Law – online (2 credits)
- Mediation – online (3 credits)
- Negotiation – online (3 credits)
- Theories of Conflict – in-person (2 credits)
PRACTICE COURSES
- Clinic: Employment Discrimination Mediation Representation (3 credits) in-person
- Clinic: Mediation (2 or 3 credits) this clinic is open to in-person and blended students
- Competition: Mediation Representation (by instructor approval after try-out)
- Externship: Alternative Dispute Resolution (3 credits)
- Externship with ADR Component – by DRI Director approval (1 – 4 credits)
ELIGIBLE FOR “ELECTIVE” CREDIT
- Client Interviewing and Counseling (2 credits) – there will be 2 sections of this course. One will meet in-person and the other will be synchronous online
- Transactions and Settlements (3 credits) there are 2 sections of this course. One meets in-person and the other is offered in the blended format (with a capstone)
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Practice Perspective requirement
You must also complete a Practice Perspectives requirement, which helps you engage with practitioners and the issues confronting the field today. Working with your certificate advisor, you plan a set of six experiences to enhance your personal goals.
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GPA requirement
You must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the 17-credit certificate curriculum.
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Intent to Graduate
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Please complete this form during the semester you intend to graduate (or walk for graduation) to assist us in completing a final audit.
Intent to Graduate
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Questions
Contact Sharon Press, sharon.press@mitchellhamline.edu | 651-290-6436