Why Take ADR Courses in Law School?

Answer: You might qualify for a position as an Ombuds! Because, according to Cathy Cronin-Harris, a Senior Consultant to the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution and lecturer in Negotiation at Columbia Law School, you'll have acquired:

• Expanded Communication Skills;
• Enhanced Persuasive Skills;
• Appreciation of the Role of Perceptions;
• Appreciation of the Human Dynamic; and
• Expanded Problem Solving Ability.

(ABA Section on Dispute Resolution.)