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Regardless of the legal practice area you choose, you must be familiar with dispute resolution, which is sometimes referred to as "ADR" or "Alternative Dispute Resolution," but here at Texas A&M Law, we call it "Aggie Dispute Resolution." Dispute resolution procedures include negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Today, the vast majority of legal disputes are resolved outside the courtroom through dispute resolution.
These dispute resolution processes will be a part of every area of practice, from family law to business and criminal law. Indeed, even trial lawyers — practitioners who go to court more than any other kind of attorney — must be familiar with dispute resolution processes given that each year in Texas less than 1 percent of civil cases and only 3 percent of criminal cases go to jury trial. The remaining 97-99 percent of cases are resolved through disputer resolution procedures.
Here is a list of courses that every law student should take (depending on your area of interest):
Below are recommended courses that are related to ADR. You should choose courses that interest you or that will further your career objectives.
Several of our clinics give you negotiation and mediation experience with real parties. Learn more about our clinical opportunities.
Learn about current externship opportunities by contacting Ms. Cecily Becker at cbecker@law.tamu.edu.
If you have questions, please contact any of the following ADR faculty members: