{"id":850,"date":"2016-11-03T17:53:46","date_gmt":"2016-11-03T17:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/?page_id=850"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:34:14","slug":"conflict-resolution-theory-and-practice-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/dispute-resolution-institute\/conflict-resolution-theory-and-practice-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Conflict Resolution Theory and Practice Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From the Dispute Resolution Institute\"US<\/a><\/h2>\n

Consistently ranked in the top dispute resolution programs by\u00a0U.S. News & World Repor<\/em>t<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Enables you to develop ADR knowledge and skills in an organized, thoughtful, and scholarly way which links theory to practice.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Eligibility<\/h3>\n

This 17-credit program is available only<\/strong> to Mitchell Hamline JD students<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Curriculum<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Core Courses
\n10 credits<\/strong><\/td>\n		Theories of Conflict (2 credits)<\/p>\n

Mediation or Family Mediation (3 credits)<\/p>\n

Negotiation (3 credits)<\/p>\n

Arbitration (2 credits)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Electives
\nup to 6 credits<\/strong>
\ndepending on how many practice credits earned<\/td>\n		Choose from among the other courses offered in the DRI:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n

May also choose from:<\/p>\n

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  • Wide array of pre-approved electives from the regular law school curriculum, including, but not limited to:<\/li>\n
  • Arbitration Skills<\/li>\n
  • Client Counseling<\/li>\n
  • Deals and Disputes<\/li>\n
  • Justice and Dispute Resolution<\/li>\n
  • Organizational Conflict Management<\/li>\n
  • Transactions and Settlements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Practice Requirement
\nMinimum 1 credit<\/strong><\/td>\n		All of the following qualify:<\/p>\n

ADR Clinics<\/strong> options include Mediation and Employment Discrimination Mediation Representation<\/p>\n

ADR Externship<\/strong><\/p>\n

ADR Competitions<\/strong> options include Mediation Representation and Negotiation (2 credits)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Practice Perspective Requirement
\n6 activities<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n		Conflict Resolution Certificate Colloquia<\/strong> (two)<\/p>\n
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  • DRI-sponsored programs exclusively for certificate students and alumni<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    ADR Professional Education<\/strong> (minimum one)<\/p>\n

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    • Examples include CLE programs, community ADR training, and other educational programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Problem-Solving<\/strong> (minimum one)<\/p>\n

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      • Examples include volunteering at a mediation center, participating in Community of Peace student conflict resolution leadership training, shadowing a neutral or lawyer conducting a mediation, or participating in a restorative justice program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        Practice Perspective Form<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Long paper requirements<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nStudents 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).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Application and additional details<\/h3>\n