Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
Negotiation is a necessity and conflict is inevitable. Both present significant opportunities for joint gains. The Program on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution is dedicated to helping people solve problems by empowering them to achieve better outcomes through improved communication and constructive dialogue. We invite you to explore the ways we are serving our mission through education and professional training.
Education
PONDR's team of experienced faculty teach highly interactive seminars focused on building practical skills through experiential learning. In our courses, students learn how to solve problems, make deals, manage conflict, and build consensus through the full spectrum of dispute resolution processes, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Having engaged with the theory and skills essential to avoiding, managing, and resolving disputes, our students are prepared to excel in sophisticated national and international legal practice. » more info
Professional Training
Opportunities for education in dispute resolution skills and techniques should not end with graduation from law school. PONDR provides continuing legal education for members of the bench and bar through the 40-Hour NC Mediation Training Program approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission. » more info