Certificate in Dispute Resolution

The Certificate in Dispute Resolution is for professionals from all disciplines as well as degree-seeking students from institutions other than Hamline Law. Admission eligibility is based on receipt of a baccalaureate degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution.

Certificates are issued two times a year: at the conclusion of both January term and Summer Institute. To obtain your certificate, you must contact the DRI director by the conclusion of the term during which you complete your last certificate requirement.

CDR Coursework

Four Core Courses (9 credits)

None of the core courses have prerequisites; however, we recommend you take Theories of Conflict as early as possible.
LAW 9335 - Theories of Conflict
LAW 9623 - Mediation
LAW 9570 - Negotiation
LAW 9562 - Arbitration
or
LAW 9329 - Introduction to U.S. Arbitration Law: Domestic and International Aspects
Electives (5 Credits)
Choose from among the other courses offered in the DRI January Term, Summer Institute, or Study Abroad. With advanced permission, you may import up to 4 qualifying credits from other graduate institutions.