Alternative Dispute Resolution is getting to "Yes", or closer to it, by way of negotiation and mediation. At the ADR Society we’ll show you how to move your interests closer to agreement on commercial disputes and interpersonal conflicts, reviving trade agreements and restoring lost trust.
It's a saviour skill, valued by law firms, and getting to "Yes" is what we're about at the ADR Society.
If you’re looking for an enjoyable way to build communication skills, add to your CV, and gain relevant experience in the legal or business field, ADR is a perfect fit for you. Throughout the year, we will have events both online and in person to suit any comfort level. Additionally, there is an opportunity for two student teams to represent QUB at international competitions (in places like Paris, Germany, and Vienna!), where you can practice your ADR skills while travelling Europe and making international connections.
The last three years members of the socitety participated in the Bucerius Law School Mediation Competition in Hamburg, Germany where our teams have previously placed in the Top four out of twenty-eight teams from around the world. Our competition teams have also been invited to compete in the annual ICC Commercial Mediation Competition held in Paris, France. Our 2025 team placed 15th out of 48.
The ADR Society also co-hosts the Transatlantic Negotiation Competition (TANC) with Syracuse University College of Law in Syracuse, New York every Spring. The 2025 Transatlantic Negotiation Competition saw 35 rounds of competition between 30 teams from all over the world! Between participants and judges, our competition covered six continents, 15 countries, and 15 time zones.
You may already know the cues to listen for and the pitfalls to avoid, so if this sounds like you we’d love for you to join! If this seems new and you fancy practising these skills and understanding tactical or timely offers, feel free to sign up in the relevant tab.
Law is a people business, and if you can build a connection, you can build a bridge. Who doesn’t want that skill on their CV?
Please email adr-soc@qub.ac.uk with your name and student number if you wish to join - introductory workshops will run during the first few weeks of the semester and we will commence with face-to-face practice rounds and training seminars with professional litigators skilled in arbitration and mediation.
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