On May 1, 2024, An Alternative Dispute Resolution workshop was organized by the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution at Faculty of law, at SRM University Delhi-NCR, Haryana. Mr. Prakhar Chauhan, Faculty member at Jindal Global Law School, Jindal Global University, Sonipat was the guest speaker. The co-ordinator of this workshop was Mr. Paramjeet, Assistant Professors of the Faculty of Law. The objective of the workshop was to enhance the practical knowledge of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the students, empowering them to effectively manage conflicts

Learning Outcomes:

• Why there was a need for an “Alternative” to the traditional justice system was discussed.
• Emergence of Dispute Resolution from Social Contract theory from the ancient times.
• The key and basic conceptual meaning Alternativ, Dispute and Resolution.
• Analysis and application of the substantive rules of ADR
• Effective communication
• Drawing settlement agreements
• How to choose appropriate ADR fourm/negotiation strategy

Key Takeaways:

• Enhanced understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Practical experience in arbitration agreement conflicts through role play.
• Improved communication and active listening skills.
• Insights into managing complex emotions and power dynamics while settling disputes in out of court settlements.

Participants were satisfied with the the effectiveness of the role play exercises in simulating real-world ADR scenarios. They appreciated the expertise of the facilitators and the practical approach.