ยป Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Certificate

The Advocacy and Dispute Resolution program complements the Fowler School of Law’s commitment to train competent, ethical lawyers by offering foundational courses that are fundamental to virtually all areas of legal practice.

Students who complete the required courses will graduate with a certificate designating competence in the Advocacy and Dispute Resolution fields, allowing them to distinguish themselves in the job market by demonstrating mastery of these skills for prospective employers.


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Certificate Requirements

Successful completion of the Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Emphasis Program requires the law student to
  • Earn a minimum 2.6 overall cumulative GPA
  • Earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in the certificate courses
  • Complete the three (3) core courses (Trial Practice, Negotiations and Client Interviewing and Counseling)
  • Two (2) additional approved electives

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For more information on the Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Certificate, please contact:

Professor Nancy Schultz
Director, Competitions and Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Phone: (714) 628-2527
Email: nschultz@chapman.edu

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