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Center for Negotiation & Dispute Resolution | UC Hastings Law | San Francisco Skip to main content UC Hastings Law | San Francisco Menu Our Story Admissions Academics Faculty & Research Campus Life Careers Apply Events Give Shop More Close I'm Looking for Clear Search Search Resources For Alumni Faculty Staff Students Employers Our Story Admissions Academics Faculty & Research Campus Life Careers Apply Events Give Shop COVID-19 updates and info about the Student Emergency Fund Click here Center for Negotiation & Dispute Resolution Shaping the future of dispute resolution About Us The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) offers superior education and cutting-edge scholarship in dispute resolution to law students, attorneys, judges, practitioners, and international visitors. In the heart of San Francisco, steps away from Federal and State Courts, CNDR collaborates on projects and events with non-profits, commercial ADR providers, and government agencies. CNDR has been consistently recognized by US News & World Report as one of the Top ADR programs in the country, was the winner of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Education Award by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2007 and 2018, and, was winner of the prestigious Louise Otis Award for Excellence in Mediation Education in 2011 and 2013 by the International Competition for Mediation Advocacy. Lawyers from all over the world come to UC Hastings to study ADR, citing the wide selection of dispute resolution courses and its international reputation among practitioners. Dispute Resolution FAQ About Us The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) offers superior education and cutting-edge scholarship in dispute resolution to law students, attorneys, judges, practitioners, and international visitors. In the heart of San Francisco, steps away from Federal and State Courts, CNDR collaborates on projects and events with non-profits, commercial ADR providers, and government agencies. CNDR has been consistently recognized by US News & World Report as one of the Top ADR programs in the country, was the winner of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Education Award by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2007 and 2018, and, was winner of the prestigious Louise Otis Award for Excellence in Mediation Education in 2011 and 2013 by the International Competition for Mediation Advocacy. Lawyers from all over the world come to UC Hastings to study ADR, citing the wide selection of dispute resolution courses and its international reputation among practitioners. Dispute Resolution FAQ Learn more about CNDR and its history CNDR Quick Links NEW: Leadership Lab Certificate Training for Practitioners & Judges Events and Conferences International Impact Required and Elective Courses Mediation Clinic ADR Externships Negotiation & Dispute Resolution Team Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Concentration LL.M. Dispute Resolution Specialization CNDR Newsletters ADR Careers Learn more about CNDR and its history Connect with CNDR Address: 100 McAllister, Suite 408, San Francisco, CA 94012 Contact us: CNDR@uchastings.edu or call 415.581.8941 Communique Newsletter Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email CNDR What We Do CNDR offers a wide range of courses and experiential learning opportunities for UC Hastings students, as well as training for practitioners. In addition, CNDR has partnered with local courts and other professional ADR organizations to give students opportunities to learn and practice their dispute resolution skills in the real world. CNDR also participates in many innovative conferences and events that keep our program on the forefront of the dispute resolution community. Click the links for more information on each of our programs and offerings. Professional Trainings CNDR offers comprehensive basic and advanced mediation and ADR training for practitioners, judges, attorneys, and the general public. With a large team of professors and ADR professionals, CNDR can offer specialized training to groups and organizations. Contact us with inquiries, or to volunteer, at 415.581.8941 or CNDR@uchastings.edu . Sample past trainings: Mastering the Fundamentals, Basic Mediation Certification Mediation for HR Professionals International Cross Border Family Mediation Spanish Mediation Advanced Mediation Training Mastering the Difficult Negotiation Practice of Conflict Coaching Stealth Facilitation Conferences and Events As a leader in the field, CNDR regularly attends or hosts various educational conferences and events throughout the year. Some of our past and regular events: Northern California ADR Faculty Conference ADR Around the World Annual Panel eDiscovery Symposium Online Dispute Resolution and Hackathon ABA Asia Pacific Mediation Summit Rwanda Mediation Fundraiser American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Conference Lie to Me (Lie Detection) Conference If you have an idea for a us, or are interested in attending an event, please reach out to us at CNDR@uchastings.edu ! International Work CNDR has a strong history of teaching individuals and governments from abroad about how to successfully implement ADR programs in their courts and communities. Learn more about our international teaching and work around the world here . Academics Each year, one-third of UC Hastings students take CNDR’s dispute resolution courses , including 20 sections of negotiation, and numerous advanced courses. J.D. students may obtain a Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution concentration , and LL.M.s may specialize in Dispute Resolution and Legal Process . Some of our course offerings: Negotiation and Settlement Mediation Arbitration Facilitation Effective Representative in Mediation International Business Negotiation Lie Detection, Emotion, and Mindfulness Advanced Dispute Resolution: Culture, Identity, and Discrimination Advanced Negotiation: Dealmaking Mediation Clinic Students in the UC Hastings Mediation Clinic serve as the “Mediation Department” for the Superior Court of San Francisco Small Claims Court, offering free and immediate mediation to self-represented litigants who appear for trial. Student teams also mediate discrimination cases on behalf of the State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. In addition, through the Mediation Observation Program, Clinic students have the opportunity to shadow mediation professionals. ADR Externships The ADR Externship Program through CNDR is for advanced dispute resolution students who want an in-depth practical experience and an opportunity for research, process observation, and assessment. Sample Placements: San Francisco Superior Court The California Mediation and Conciliation Service SEEDS Community Resolution Center Community Boards San Francisco Arts Arbitration and Mediation Service at California Lawyers for the Arts US District Court for the Northern District of California ADR Program San Francisco ACCESS Program United States Deptartent of Justice Community Relations Service Alameda County Superior Court ADR Program Negotiation & Dispute Resolution Team The UC Hastings Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Team travels domestically and internationally to compete in negotiation and mediation competitions. UC Hastings has earned the superlative reputation as the team to beat at the dispute resolution competitions it enters. The Team provides students with regular opportunities to practice and hone their negotiation and mediation skills. Coaching & Volunteer Opportunities CNDR is always looking for local advocates and practitioners to help coach the law student ADR Teams , or at our various practitioner trainings. More info here . Upcoming Events Jun 03 CANCELLED- Mastering the Fundamentals of Mediation DUE TO THE COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) PANDEMIC, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) presents its ...