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Education Hub
Our Education Hub is designed to guide early-career professionals through the world of ADR, offering practical tools and insights to help you navigate your path.
Overviews of ADR Fields
Gain a foundational understanding of key ADR professions, including core principles, practitioner backgrounds, day-to-day work, and emerging trends and challenges.
How to Get Started Guides
Explore step-by-step infographics that break down how to enter each ADR field, making the process approachable and actionable.
Career Building: Increasing Visibility and Acceptability
Learn proven strategies to grow your professional presence in ADR, with real-world advice from experienced practitioners on how to build credibility and momentum in your career.
National Job Board
Our dedicated online job board designed to be the go-to hub for early-career professionals seeking opportunities in the ADR field. Our centralized platform aims to bring together employers—ranging from neutral dispute resolution centers, academic or research institutions, law firms, to arbitral bodies—and job seekers eager to establish themselves in arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and related ADR pathways.
Our curated ADR job board will host traditional employment positions and volunteer, training, mentorships, fellowships and assistantships, panel openings, salons and incubators, and other unique ADR opportunities. By consolidating postings on one platform, we aim to streamline the process for both job seekers and employers.
Career Mentorship
Our Mentorship Program is designed to support early-career professionals as they explore and build their paths in the ADR field. By connecting with seasoned practitioners, mentees receive timely, practical guidance at pivotal moments in their journey.
Key topics include:
- Deciding if ADR is the right fit
- Choosing the right training or certification
- Moving from volunteer to paid work
- Building a sustainable career plan
- Marketing yourself and your services
- Navigating logistics like forming an LLC, setting rates, and securing insurance
Through our Mentorship Directory, early-career professionals can browse mentor profiles and book one-on-one time directly—when they need it most. Whether you're just exploring ADR or ready to take the next step, our mentors are here to help you move forward with confidence.
Networking
Our Networking opportunities are designed to help early-career professionals connect with both seasoned ADR practitioners and peers at similar stages in their journey. Through curated events and informal meetups, participants gain valuable insights, build meaningful relationships, and grow a supportive professional community.
Whether you're exploring the field, looking for guidance, or simply want to connect with others navigating the ADR landscape, our networking spaces are here to foster connection, collaboration, and shared growth.
ADR Organization Directory
Browse our directory to explore the organizations shaping the future of conflict resolution. These established groups offer valuable insights, resources, and opportunities for early-career professionals to learn more about the ADR field and get involved.
Whether you're looking to attend events, access training, or find a professional community, these organizations are invaluable in your ADR journey.