The Alternative Dispute Resolution Guide provides information about, and where possible, links to, the most popular and most-cited dispute resolution resources that Loyola students, staff, and patrons have access to. The guide is organized primarily by format. But under each format tab, items are divided by topic. So, for example, the "books" tab is further divided into separate pages on ADR sources, sources on negotiation, mediation etc.
This guide is not intended to be exhaustive. Likewise, the guide does not include sources devoted to mechanisms specific to particular areas of law or before specific tribunals. So, for example, this guide does not include a texts on mediation in family law disputes or dispute resolution before the World Trade Organization.
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or "appropriate" dispute resolution refers to procedures for settling disputes by means other than litigation.
ADR is an umbrella term that includes traditional processes such as arbitration, mediation, negotiation, or other problem-solving approaches such as collaborative law and restorative justice.
Each of the dispute resolution mechanisms is governed by its own rules. These rules exist at the federal, state, and local level. There are also rules promulgated by private agencies. It is incumbent upon the student or practitioner to identify the rules that apply to a particular proceeding whether it be an arbitration, mediation or other mechanism for alternative dispute resolution.
Nichols Illinois Civil Practice: with Forms Alternative Dispute Resolution Handbook, found in the "Featured Resources" section of this page, provides current rules and forms for ADR practice.
Loyola's Dan K. Webb Center for Advocacy is one of the most well-respected advocacy programs in the U.S. It offers classes in trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution.
Print books listed below are available in Law Main Stacks unless otherwise indicated.
Nichols Illinois Civil Practice with Forms: ADR Handbook by 
The Practice of Mediation: a video-integrated text by 
Representing Clients in Mediation: a guide to optimal results based on insights from counsel, mediators and program administrators by 
Stories Mediators Tell by 
Collaborative Law: a new model for dispute resolution by 
