What Is Dispute Resolution?

What exactly is dispute resolution? In this short, animated video, we define dispute resolution and explore the differences between arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and litigation. Pepperdine professor and managing director of the Straus Institute, Dr. Singh, suggests using the Triangle of Conflict Management to better understand these definitions.
Negotiating complex transactions and solving disputes are invaluable skills you can gain through a master’s in dispute resolution. If you’re curious about how a degree in dispute resolution can help further your career, we invite you to learn more about Pepperdine Caruso School of Law and our top-ranked, ABA-accredited Straus Institute.
Find out more about the online Master of Dispute Resolution for nonlawyers:
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Find out more about the online Master of Laws (LLM) in Dispute Resolution for lawyers:
onlinelaw.pepperdine.edu/llm/