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Civil Litigation/Dispute Resolution

A Career in Civil Litigation

If you are considering the Civil Litigation/Dispute Resolution Path to Practice, you are preparing for practice in the following settings:

  • Small, midsize, or large law firm
  • Nonprofit legal services organization
  • Attorney General’s office or other government agency
  • Corporate or large nonprofit legal department
  • Dispute resolution forum or services provider (e.g., American Arbitration Association, court annexed mediation program)

You may do any of the following in practice:

  • Assist clients in resolving disputes using formal or informal processes, including litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation

Path to Practice Overview

To complete the Civil Litigation/Dispute Resolution Path to Practice, students should complete 8 courses in litigation/ADR-related subject matter. Read more about course recommendations below:

Featured Faculty

Professor of Law
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
Elisabeth Haub School of Law
White Plains
Professor of Law
Elisabeth Haub School of Law
White Plains

Contact

For more information regarding this Path to Practice, contact Professor Jill Gross.