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JD/LLM in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution

This dual degree combines legal training with specialized conflict resolution skills to prepare graduates for careers in mediation, arbitration, and collaborative problem-solving.

Program Overview

Master both legal advocacy and collaborative problem-solving through this specialized program. Whether you’re mediating business disputes, facilitating complex negotiations, or building coalitions, you’ll develop the skills to transform conflicts into solutions across diverse practice areas and industries.

Who Should Consider a JD/LLM in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution (NDR)?

This program is designed for students interested in:

  • Business negotiation and contract arbitration
  • Multi-party dispute resolution and mediation
  • Employment mediation and workplace conflicts
  • Family mediation and collaborative divorce
  • Coalition building and advocacy work
  • Law office negotiation and settlement practice

Why WashU Law?

WashU Law is one of the few law schools offering a JD/LLM in NDR. Our established NDR program provides extensive alumni networks and Career Center resources to help you find positions where conflict resolution skills are valued across legal practice areas.

FAQs

Your questions answered.

You can complete both degrees in either six or seven semesters. The six-semester option requires 8 additional credits (94 total) without sacrificing summer employment opportunities. The seven-semester option includes 8 additional credits during the JD program, then 15 NDR credits in one full-time semester after earning your JD. Students apply before their third year of law school.

For admissions questions, contact Jamie Roggen at (314) 935-6432.

For academic advising, contact Professor Karen Tokarz, Director of the Negotiation & Dispute Resolution Program, at (314) 935-6414.