Certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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Overview

Unlock your legal potential with our Advanced Certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This 6-month live program is designed to provide in-depth, practical training in arbitration, mediation, and negotiation. Through hands-on simulations, real-life case studies, and mentorship from industry experts, you’ll gain the tools to resolve legal disputes efficiently, both domestically and internationally. Whether you're a litigator, corporate counsel, or aspiring dispute resolution specialist, this course will transform your legal journey.

Key Highlights

Recognised Certification

Gain industry-recognized certification curated with leading dispute resolution professionals & educators.

Recognised Certification

Gain industry-recognized certification curated with leading dispute resolution professionals & educators.

Recognised Certification

Gain industry-recognized certification curated with leading dispute resolution professionals & educators.

6 Months of Learning

Learn through real-life simulations, tribunal exercises, and mock mediation/arbitration rounds.

6 Months of Learning

Learn through real-life simulations, tribunal exercises, and mock mediation/arbitration rounds.

6 Months of Learning

Learn through real-life simulations, tribunal exercises, and mock mediation/arbitration rounds.

Placement Assistance

Advance your career with practical exposure, expert mentorship, and placement assistance.

Placement Assistance

Advance your career with practical exposure, expert mentorship, and placement assistance.

Placement Assistance

Advance your career with practical exposure, expert mentorship, and placement assistance.

Curated Curriculum

Become an ADR-certified professional with our outcome-driven curriculum and live weekend sessions.

Curated Curriculum

Become an ADR-certified professional with our outcome-driven curriculum and live weekend sessions.

Curated Curriculum

Become an ADR-certified professional with our outcome-driven curriculum and live weekend sessions.

Our Faculties & Industrial Mentors

Neelam Kejriwal

Legal Educator, HNLU-R

Neelam Kejriwal is an experienced legal educator and career strategist, dedicated to upskilling law students for corporate success. She specializes in curriculum design, mentorship, and legal training through innovative, industry-aligned programs.

Neelam Kejriwal

Legal Educator, HNLU-R

Neelam Kejriwal is an experienced legal educator and career strategist, dedicated to upskilling law students for corporate success. She specializes in curriculum design, mentorship, and legal training through innovative, industry-aligned programs.

Neelam Kejriwal

Legal Educator, HNLU-R

Neelam Kejriwal is an experienced legal educator and career strategist, dedicated to upskilling law students for corporate success. She specializes in curriculum design, mentorship, and legal training through innovative, industry-aligned programs.

Nakul Gandhi

Guest Lecturer

Founding Partner – NG Law Chambers

Nakul Gandhi, Founding Partner of NG Law Chambers, is a disputes lawyer with 12+ years’ experience. He has represented top clients in IPR and commercial cases before the Delhi and Calcutta High Courts. Formerly with Karanjawala & Co. and P&A Law Offices, his expertise spans civil, criminal, arbitration, and high-stakes litigation.

Nakul Gandhi

Guest Lecturer

Founding Partner – NG Law Chambers

Nakul Gandhi, Founding Partner of NG Law Chambers, is a disputes lawyer with 12+ years’ experience. He has represented top clients in IPR and commercial cases before the Delhi and Calcutta High Courts. Formerly with Karanjawala & Co. and P&A Law Offices, his expertise spans civil, criminal, arbitration, and high-stakes litigation.

Nakul Gandhi

Guest Lecturer

Founding Partner – NG Law Chambers

Nakul Gandhi, Founding Partner of NG Law Chambers, is a disputes lawyer with 12+ years’ experience. He has represented top clients in IPR and commercial cases before the Delhi and Calcutta High Courts. Formerly with Karanjawala & Co. and P&A Law Offices, his expertise spans civil, criminal, arbitration, and high-stakes litigation.

Sheetal Tiwari

Lecturer

LL.B., The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Sheetal Tiwari is an Advocate and IP Attorney with 7+ years’ experience in arbitration and mediation. An APCAM Arbitrator and CIAC Mediator, she advises firms like Klaims & Qwantum and Dalela Law Offices. She's UNCITRAL-certified and a Young ICCA member.

Sheetal Tiwari

Lecturer

LL.B., The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Sheetal Tiwari is an Advocate and IP Attorney with 7+ years’ experience in arbitration and mediation. An APCAM Arbitrator and CIAC Mediator, she advises firms like Klaims & Qwantum and Dalela Law Offices. She's UNCITRAL-certified and a Young ICCA member.

Sheetal Tiwari

Lecturer

LL.B., The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Sheetal Tiwari is an Advocate and IP Attorney with 7+ years’ experience in arbitration and mediation. An APCAM Arbitrator and CIAC Mediator, she advises firms like Klaims & Qwantum and Dalela Law Offices. She's UNCITRAL-certified and a Young ICCA member.

Shweta Devgan

Dispute Resolution Specialist

15+ Years Experience

Shweta Devgan, an NLSIU graduate with 15+ years of experience, is a certified arbitrator and mediator who has worked extensively at the intersection of law, technology, and dispute resolution.

Shweta Devgan

Dispute Resolution Specialist

15+ Years Experience

Shweta Devgan, an NLSIU graduate with 15+ years of experience, is a certified arbitrator and mediator who has worked extensively at the intersection of law, technology, and dispute resolution.

Shweta Devgan

Dispute Resolution Specialist

15+ Years Experience

Shweta Devgan, an NLSIU graduate with 15+ years of experience, is a certified arbitrator and mediator who has worked extensively at the intersection of law, technology, and dispute resolution.

Milind Sharma

Dispute Resolution & Advocacy Specialist

Milind Sharma, Principal Associate in the Dispute Resolution practice of a Tier-1 Indian law firm, specializes in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, competition law, and insolvency matters. He is a recipient of the DAAD – A New Passage to India scholarship, Oxford University Diversity Scholarship, and Ratan Tata Trust grant.

Milind Sharma

Dispute Resolution & Advocacy Specialist

Milind Sharma, Principal Associate in the Dispute Resolution practice of a Tier-1 Indian law firm, specializes in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, competition law, and insolvency matters. He is a recipient of the DAAD – A New Passage to India scholarship, Oxford University Diversity Scholarship, and Ratan Tata Trust grant.

Milind Sharma

Dispute Resolution & Advocacy Specialist

Milind Sharma, Principal Associate in the Dispute Resolution practice of a Tier-1 Indian law firm, specializes in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, competition law, and insolvency matters. He is a recipient of the DAAD – A New Passage to India scholarship, Oxford University Diversity Scholarship, and Ratan Tata Trust grant.

Vibha Bandhu

Young Professional, Centre for WTO Studies – IIFT

Trade Law & International Arbitration Researcher

Ms. Vibha Bandhu is a Young Professional at the Centre for WTO Studies, IIFT New Delhi, where she contributes to policy-focused research under the WTO framework and supports capacity-building on global trade regulations. With 5+ years of academic experience teaching subjects such as IPR, Contract Law, Arbitration, and Media Law, she brings strong interdisciplinary expertise. Currently pursuing her PhD in International Arbitration, she is deeply interested in trade law, arbitration, and mediation, and is committed to advancing innovative approaches in international dispute resolution.

Vibha Bandhu

Young Professional, Centre for WTO Studies – IIFT

Trade Law & International Arbitration Researcher

Ms. Vibha Bandhu is a Young Professional at the Centre for WTO Studies, IIFT New Delhi, where she contributes to policy-focused research under the WTO framework and supports capacity-building on global trade regulations. With 5+ years of academic experience teaching subjects such as IPR, Contract Law, Arbitration, and Media Law, she brings strong interdisciplinary expertise. Currently pursuing her PhD in International Arbitration, she is deeply interested in trade law, arbitration, and mediation, and is committed to advancing innovative approaches in international dispute resolution.

Vibha Bandhu

Young Professional, Centre for WTO Studies – IIFT

Trade Law & International Arbitration Researcher

Ms. Vibha Bandhu is a Young Professional at the Centre for WTO Studies, IIFT New Delhi, where she contributes to policy-focused research under the WTO framework and supports capacity-building on global trade regulations. With 5+ years of academic experience teaching subjects such as IPR, Contract Law, Arbitration, and Media Law, she brings strong interdisciplinary expertise. Currently pursuing her PhD in International Arbitration, she is deeply interested in trade law, arbitration, and mediation, and is committed to advancing innovative approaches in international dispute resolution.

Abhisaar Bairagi

Partner, Dispute Resolution – KCO

Arbitration & Commercial Litigation Expert

Partner at Khaitan & Co

Experienced dispute resolution professional and Partner in KCO’s Dispute Resolution practice, based in the Delhi-NCR office. Represents Indian and international clients in domestic and international arbitrations, along with high-stakes commercial disputes across Infrastructure, Logistics, Freight & Warehousing, Mining, Energy & Natural Resources, and Transportation. Routinely engaged for pre-dispute advisory, mediations, and conciliations, bringing a strong blend of strategic advocacy and commercial insight to complex conflicts.

Abhisaar Bairagi

Partner, Dispute Resolution – KCO

Arbitration & Commercial Litigation Expert

Partner at Khaitan & Co

Experienced dispute resolution professional and Partner in KCO’s Dispute Resolution practice, based in the Delhi-NCR office. Represents Indian and international clients in domestic and international arbitrations, along with high-stakes commercial disputes across Infrastructure, Logistics, Freight & Warehousing, Mining, Energy & Natural Resources, and Transportation. Routinely engaged for pre-dispute advisory, mediations, and conciliations, bringing a strong blend of strategic advocacy and commercial insight to complex conflicts.

Abhisaar Bairagi

Partner, Dispute Resolution – KCO

Arbitration & Commercial Litigation Expert

Partner at Khaitan & Co

Experienced dispute resolution professional and Partner in KCO’s Dispute Resolution practice, based in the Delhi-NCR office. Represents Indian and international clients in domestic and international arbitrations, along with high-stakes commercial disputes across Infrastructure, Logistics, Freight & Warehousing, Mining, Energy & Natural Resources, and Transportation. Routinely engaged for pre-dispute advisory, mediations, and conciliations, bringing a strong blend of strategic advocacy and commercial insight to complex conflicts.

Certification

Earn a prestigious Certificate of Achievement for successfully completing the comprehensive course on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Curated with insights from industry leaders at Khaitan & Co. and taught exclusively by The Legal School faculty, this certificate validates your advanced knowledge and practical skills in mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. Display this certification with pride as a mark of excellence and a valuable credential in your legal career.

Why Khaitan & Co?

01

One of India’s oldest law firm established 113 years ago with presence in Kolkata, New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad & Singapore

02

A full service law firm which specializes in Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, M&A & Media and Telecom.

03

Boasts 100+ partners & 450+ fee-earners across the nation.

Career Paths After This Course

Top Law Firms

Support legal teams with case research, contract drafting, litigation support, and legal documentation for high-profile clients.

Top Law Firms

Support legal teams with case research, contract drafting, litigation support, and legal documentation for high-profile clients.

Top Law Firms

Support legal teams with case research, contract drafting, litigation support, and legal documentation for high-profile clients.

Corporate In-House Legal Teams

Assist legal departments with compliance, regulatory documentation, contract management, and risk assessment within businesses and multinational corporations.

Corporate In-House Legal Teams

Assist legal departments with compliance, regulatory documentation, contract management, and risk assessment within businesses and multinational corporations.

Corporate In-House Legal Teams

Assist legal departments with compliance, regulatory documentation, contract management, and risk assessment within businesses and multinational corporations.

Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) & Consulting Firms

Provide legal research, document review, compliance analysis, and contract drafting for law firms and corporate clients.

Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) & Consulting Firms

Provide legal research, document review, compliance analysis, and contract drafting for law firms and corporate clients.

Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) & Consulting Firms

Provide legal research, document review, compliance analysis, and contract drafting for law firms and corporate clients.

Skills Covered

Arbitration and Mediation Techniques

Arbitration and Mediation Techniques

Arbitration and Mediation Techniques

Tribunal Proceedings and Procedures Skills

Tribunal Proceedings and Procedures Skills

Tribunal Proceedings and Procedures Skills

Drafting Arbitration Agreements & Settlement Clauses

Drafting Arbitration Agreements & Settlement Clauses

Drafting Arbitration Agreements & Settlement Clauses

Negotiation Strategy and Client Advocacy

Negotiation Strategy and Client Advocacy

Negotiation Strategy and Client Advocacy

National & International Legal Frameworks (UNCITRAL, New York Convention)

National & International Legal Frameworks (UNCITRAL, New York Convention)

National & International Legal Frameworks (UNCITRAL, New York Convention)

Dispute Management in Commercial Transactions

Dispute Management in Commercial Transactions

Dispute Management in Commercial Transactions

Interpersonal Skills & Conflict Resolution Ethics

Interpersonal Skills & Conflict Resolution Ethics

Interpersonal Skills & Conflict Resolution Ethics

Real-World Enforcement & Litigation Tactics

Real-World Enforcement & Litigation Tactics

Real-World Enforcement & Litigation Tactics

Pre-Requisites

A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, or a related field is preferred.

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Curriculum Overview for

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Certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Module

1

ADR & Mediation Basics
  • What is ADR?

  • Introduction to Mediation

  • Key ADR Methods

  • Legal Framework Basics

  • Introduction to ADR Landscape

  • ADR Method Selection & Case Study

  • Legal Framework Deep-Dive

  • Statute Analysis & Clause Drafting

  • Certification & Career Launch

Module

1

ADR & Mediation Basics
  • What is ADR?

  • Introduction to Mediation

  • Key ADR Methods

  • Legal Framework Basics

  • Introduction to ADR Landscape

  • ADR Method Selection & Case Study

  • Legal Framework Deep-Dive

  • Statute Analysis & Clause Drafting

  • Certification & Career Launch

Module

1

ADR & Mediation Basics
  • What is ADR?

  • Introduction to Mediation

  • Key ADR Methods

  • Legal Framework Basics

  • Introduction to ADR Landscape

  • ADR Method Selection & Case Study

  • Legal Framework Deep-Dive

  • Statute Analysis & Clause Drafting

  • Certification & Career Launch

Module

2

Foundations of ADR
  • Introduction to ADR Landscape :

  • ADR Spectrum & Case Screening

  • Arbitration & Conciliation Act Deep-Dive

  • Domestic Statutes & Drafting Clauses

  • Ethics, Confidentiality & Conflicts

  • Professional Liability & Costing

  • Core Communication Skills

  • Questioning & Rapport Building

Module

2

Foundations of ADR
  • Introduction to ADR Landscape :

  • ADR Spectrum & Case Screening

  • Arbitration & Conciliation Act Deep-Dive

  • Domestic Statutes & Drafting Clauses

  • Ethics, Confidentiality & Conflicts

  • Professional Liability & Costing

  • Core Communication Skills

  • Questioning & Rapport Building

Module

2

Foundations of ADR
  • Introduction to ADR Landscape :

  • ADR Spectrum & Case Screening

  • Arbitration & Conciliation Act Deep-Dive

  • Domestic Statutes & Drafting Clauses

  • Ethics, Confidentiality & Conflicts

  • Professional Liability & Costing

  • Core Communication Skills

  • Questioning & Rapport Building

Module

3

Negotiation Mastery
  • Negotiation Psychology & BATNA

  • Power, Culture & Ethics

  • Preparation & Opening Moves

  • Multi-Party & Digital Tables

  • Litigation-Linked Negotiation

  • Advocacy & Client Counseling

  • Sector-Specific Negotiations

  • Advanced Sector Simulations

Module

3

Negotiation Mastery
  • Negotiation Psychology & BATNA

  • Power, Culture & Ethics

  • Preparation & Opening Moves

  • Multi-Party & Digital Tables

  • Litigation-Linked Negotiation

  • Advocacy & Client Counseling

  • Sector-Specific Negotiations

  • Advanced Sector Simulations

Module

3

Negotiation Mastery
  • Negotiation Psychology & BATNA

  • Power, Culture & Ethics

  • Preparation & Opening Moves

  • Multi-Party & Digital Tables

  • Litigation-Linked Negotiation

  • Advocacy & Client Counseling

  • Sector-Specific Negotiations

  • Advanced Sector Simulations

Module

4

Mediation Practice
  • Mediation Philosophy & Process

  • Pre-Mediation & Opening

  • Listening, Reframing, EQ

  • Trust & Neutrality Workshop

  • Caucus & Power Balance

  • Multi-Party & Virtual Rooms

  • Transformative & Creative Tools

  • High-Conflict Dynamics

  • Sector Mediation Labs

  • International & Construction Focus

  • Lawyer as Mediation Advocate

  • Advocate Role-Play

  • Drafting Enforceable Agreements

  • Singapore Convention & Enforcement

  • Capstone Civil/Commercial Sim

  • Capstone Multi-Party Sim

Module

4

Mediation Practice
  • Mediation Philosophy & Process

  • Pre-Mediation & Opening

  • Listening, Reframing, EQ

  • Trust & Neutrality Workshop

  • Caucus & Power Balance

  • Multi-Party & Virtual Rooms

  • Transformative & Creative Tools

  • High-Conflict Dynamics

  • Sector Mediation Labs

  • International & Construction Focus

  • Lawyer as Mediation Advocate

  • Advocate Role-Play

  • Drafting Enforceable Agreements

  • Singapore Convention & Enforcement

  • Capstone Civil/Commercial Sim

  • Capstone Multi-Party Sim

Module

4

Mediation Practice
  • Mediation Philosophy & Process

  • Pre-Mediation & Opening

  • Listening, Reframing, EQ

  • Trust & Neutrality Workshop

  • Caucus & Power Balance

  • Multi-Party & Virtual Rooms

  • Transformative & Creative Tools

  • High-Conflict Dynamics

  • Sector Mediation Labs

  • International & Construction Focus

  • Lawyer as Mediation Advocate

  • Advocate Role-Play

  • Drafting Enforceable Agreements

  • Singapore Convention & Enforcement

  • Capstone Civil/Commercial Sim

  • Capstone Multi-Party Sim

Module

5

Arbitration Practice
  • Nature, Types & Institutions

  • Rules & Cost Structures

  • Drafting Arbitration Clauses

  • Multi-Tier & Pathological Clauses

  • Tribunal Constitution

  • Arbitrator Agreements & Secretaries

  • Case Management & Pleadings

  • Hearings & Oral Advocacy

  • Evidence & IBA Rules

  • Experts & Privilege

  • Interim & Emergency Relief

  • Enforcement of Interim Orders

  • Award Drafting & Costs

  • Challenge & Enforcement

  • International Commercial Arb

  • India as Arbitration Hub

Module

5

Arbitration Practice
  • Nature, Types & Institutions

  • Rules & Cost Structures

  • Drafting Arbitration Clauses

  • Multi-Tier & Pathological Clauses

  • Tribunal Constitution

  • Arbitrator Agreements & Secretaries

  • Case Management & Pleadings

  • Hearings & Oral Advocacy

  • Evidence & IBA Rules

  • Experts & Privilege

  • Interim & Emergency Relief

  • Enforcement of Interim Orders

  • Award Drafting & Costs

  • Challenge & Enforcement

  • International Commercial Arb

  • India as Arbitration Hub

Module

5

Arbitration Practice
  • Nature, Types & Institutions

  • Rules & Cost Structures

  • Drafting Arbitration Clauses

  • Multi-Tier & Pathological Clauses

  • Tribunal Constitution

  • Arbitrator Agreements & Secretaries

  • Case Management & Pleadings

  • Hearings & Oral Advocacy

  • Evidence & IBA Rules

  • Experts & Privilege

  • Interim & Emergency Relief

  • Enforcement of Interim Orders

  • Award Drafting & Costs

  • Challenge & Enforcement

  • International Commercial Arb

  • India as Arbitration Hub

Module

6

Assessment
  • Construction & Infrastructure Disputes

  • Banking, Finance & IP

  • Maritime, Insurance & Sports

  • ODR, AI & Future Trends

Module

6

Assessment
  • Construction & Infrastructure Disputes

  • Banking, Finance & IP

  • Maritime, Insurance & Sports

  • ODR, AI & Future Trends

Module

6

Assessment
  • Construction & Infrastructure Disputes

  • Banking, Finance & IP

  • Maritime, Insurance & Sports

  • ODR, AI & Future Trends

Module

7

Assessment
  • Building an ADR Practice

  • Client Management & Risk

  • Comprehensive Simulation

  • Certification & Career Launch

Module

7

Assessment
  • Building an ADR Practice

  • Client Management & Risk

  • Comprehensive Simulation

  • Certification & Career Launch

Module

7

Assessment
  • Building an ADR Practice

  • Client Management & Risk

  • Comprehensive Simulation

  • Certification & Career Launch

Benefits

Our comprehensive program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in your career. With a structured learning approach and hands-on industry-relevant projects, you'll develop the ability to tackle complex challenges and stay ahead in the dynamic field of Mergers and Acquisitions and PE/VC.

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