Alternative Dispute Resolution Society (ADRS), erstwhile CADR, is a specialised society essentially working towards the inculcation of practical and research skills primarily in the field of ADR. Bearing in mind, the complexities involved in the commercial disputes and family matters along with the evolution of this field and industry requisites, ADRS focuses on sensitizing and creating awareness of the alternative method of settlement. ADRS, a student run-society rests with the vision of promoting and providing all necessary resources to the students in order to inculcate ADR skills via workshops, certificate courses and internal/National competitions.
AIM: –
Traditional dispute resolution has failed time and again. One of the many solutions to repair this broken system has been the introduction of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The commitment to further Alternative Dispute Resolution on the RNTU Campus gave birth to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board. This student committee is responsible for administering all ADR related activities on campus.
Our aim is to train young law students in the practice of various ADR mechanisms, such as negotiation, mediation and client counselling, in the hope that these students alter the way we look at and resolve disputes. We aim to provide a platform for ADR enthusiasts from across the world to interact with the RNTU student body to facilitate knowledge and growth in this emerging field. We also believe in providing safe spaces for learning and do our part in facilitating the same on the RNTU campus.
- To enhance knowledge and understanding of the purpose, substance and scope of ADR and of the potential of ADR as an effective tool to render alternate dispute resolution;
- To create awareness of ADR as part of justice delivery system;
- To equip the students and other professional with the theory and practice of arbitration, mediation and other ADR mechanism to take up independent career in this field.
OUR WORK: – (OBJECTIVE)
Our vision to promote ADR is best realised in organizing and hosting student teams from all across the world at our flagship event – the National Law School’s Negotiation, Mediation and Client Counselling Competition (NLS NMC). The ADR Board is also tasked with the responsibility of constituting the University Mediation, Negotiation and Client Counselling teams for national and international competitions hosted every year.
The ADR Board also aims to help familiarise and develop interest and knowledge in the arena of ADR methods by organising talks and conducting workshops with some of the most esteemed advocates and organisations in the field.
- To create awareness in the society with regard to Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques.
- To promote academic research on themes pertaining to the Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms.
- To train the students in the fields of Alternate Dispute Resolution.
- To facilitate interaction among students, faculty and legal practitioners and develop consultations with government and other stakeholders.
- To collaborate with various centres and institutions across India and abroad to conduct training programmes.
- To promote awareness on different branches of ADR among students and Legal fraternity.
- To provide a platform of discussion and activities related to ADR;
- To encourage interested students in advancing their studies towards this subject;
- To conduct Panel discussion, lectures and training Workshops on different branches of ADR for the students;
- To stimulate research culture amongst the students towards the field of Arbitration and ADR
MEMBERSHIP: –
We value having like-minded and enthusiastic individuals on board! Like most other committees, new students can join the ADR Board at the starting of the academic year as Junior Co-opts or Senior Co-opts depending on their year of study. These co-opts are selected based on an application and interview process conducted by the Committee. Students can also apply for membership to the committee which will be determined by a variety of factors such as involvement in events relating to ADR, participation in competitions and a keen interest in the field.
Selected Co-opts are only allowed to do either the Negotiation selection rounds or the Client Counselling selection rounds due to organizational constraints. The Committee is headed by the Convener and Joint Convener, who work extremely closely with the members and co-opts for the organization of events. We value each idea and opinion equally and we look forward to working with various groups of people in our events.