Mediation/Arbitration

[rick8481]

I am a pre 1L who is interested in mediation / arbitration.  Could you 1L's share some info on how to pursue a career in this?

[Boxergirl]

Rick...look for a school that offers a certificate program in Alternative Dispute Resolution.  I go to Willamette, and they happen to have one of the top programs in the country.  In fact, this semester I am taking Introduction to ADR.

That would be the first step. 

[rick8481]

Thanks alot.  Unfortunately, I have stopped applying.  But thanks for the info.  I am going to see if any of my schools have ADR programs.

[rapunzel]

Schools without programs may have clubs which participate in ADR competitions and guide people to certification programs offered locally.  We have programs to be certified through the county for example.