Originally from Alternatives to the High Cost of Litigation

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For someone who pursues a career as a neutral in alternative dispute resolution processes, there is no single path to becoming proficient as a mediator or arbitrator.

For many neutrals it is a second or third calling after having been credentialed and practiced as a lawyer, professor, psychologist, social worker, engineer, clergy, community activist, or all-around good person who believes in conflict resolution. The customary approach is the classroom with more experienced trainers or a formal course of study tied to an educational institution or an ADR provider service.