Introduction . Searching JACOB . Law Review and Journal Articles . Selected Titles at Jacob Burns Law Library . Websites

 Researching Alternative Dispute Resolution

Introduction

The phrase Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") refers to the processes of arbitration, mediation, conciliation, or any other means of resolving legal disputes without the usage of litigation. ADR is one of the fastest growing areas of legal practice, study, and scholarship, and there are many resources in the Jacob Burns Law Library that explore ADR's processes and its use in a variety of legal disciplines.

The first section of this guide offers guidance on how to search for ADR-related material through JACOB, the Law Library's online catalog. The second section explains how to locate citations to and full-text of law review and journal articles, as well as how to find ADR-related materials in LexisNexis and Westlaw. The third section contains a selective list of titles held in the Jacob Burns Law Library that address ADR generally, the specific processes that are included in ADR, and areas of law where ADR is often used. The fourth section links to a variety of websites for organizations that are key players in ADR.