Overview What students are saying

“I am grateful for The Dispute Systems Design (DSD) Clinic offers students the opportunity to engage how HNMCP in cutting-edge work in dispute systems equips its students design, , , and facilita- to study, approach, tion, to advise clients on implementable and address the solutions to manage the conflicts they're distinctly human facing. Students spend the semester elements of the conflicts they immersing themselves in the context of encounter.” their client organization to assist them in understanding complex conflict dynamics, Dispute Systems ~ Corey Linehan ‘18 evaluating causes and potential solutions, Design Clinic and designing systems and recommenda- Our Mission tions to more effectively engage these at the Harvard Negotiation & dynamics. “I discovered how much I like thinking • Train Harvard Law School students in the the- Mediation Clinical Program about the systems design aspect of the ory and practice of negotiation and conflict Our clients include government agencies at project. I loved talking with all the management; the local, state, and federal levels; domestic different stakeholders, finding out • Serve clients by building their capacity for and international court systems; interna- how some things work and why. And effective conflict management and successful Offering real-world consulting experience to tional NGOs; domestic nonprofits; and at the end, I could see the negotiation; our students, and tailored conflict startups. Projects vary each semester, but project had more impact • Serve the legal profession and the management solutions to our clients. client contexts include subject matter such than I was field by producing practice- as court practices and procedures, regula- informed scholarship, creating innovative anticipating.” teaching pedagogy, and inspiring and build- tory policy, armed conflict and peace- building, , community ~ Patricia Alejandro ‘17 ing a community of problem-solving law dialogue, and organizational behavior. 2-time DSD Clinic student school graduates. Working on a team with one or two other students, and with the support of faculty supervision, students get hands-on experi- ence building skills in conducting stake- Looking back at my time at Harvard Law holder interviews, facilitating difficult School, I am extremely grateful to have conversations, understanding and analyz- learned from, and worked with, the ing diverse perspectives, managing client kind, compassionate, thoughtful, relationships, running focus groups, lead- ing teams, and presenting to clients. sharp, and enormously fun students, staff, and faculty that Students are assigned to one project, with make up HNMCP. It has one client, for an entire semester, and been such a privilege to receive academic credit for their work (3–5 be a part of this inspiring Harvard Negotiation & Mediation Clinical Program credits). Students are also required to community.” 1563 Massachusetts Avenue, P513 · Cambridge, MA 02138 enroll in the concurrent Dispute Systems 617.496.7109 ~ Jonathan Rosenbluth ‘18 [email protected] Design Clinical Seminar (1 credit). There is no prerequisite to enroll in the DSD Clinic. WEBSITE · TWITTER · FACEBOOK Recent Clinical Projects Other Courses from Extra-Curricular HNMCP Faculty & at HLS Opportunities Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG) New Jersey Division on Civil Rights HLS Negotiators helps students Negotiation Workshop become actively involved in the PILPG operates as a non-profit, global, pro bono law firm, guiding parties engaged in the This foundational, skill-building class is the field of dispute resolution The New Jersey standard for interest-based negotiation through projects with “real peace process. It engaged DSD Clinic students Division on Civil to create a portfolio of coalition-building training. world” clients. Students also Rights has the have the opportunity to conduct materials allowing opportunity to Principles of Dispute Systems Design research on negotiation theory, participate in PILPG to rapidly send select cases Teaches students to understand, influence, negotiation simulations, and engage with the provide relevant and for mediation and design complex dispute processes. greater ADR community, both on and off targeted support to instead of investi- clients building, campus. gation, or to facili- Email: [email protected] strengthening, and tate settlement Multiparty , Group operating as a coali- Decision Making, and Teams negotiations during the investigation process. tion during peace and Advanced course to help student improve This project focused on proposing criteria for The Harvard Mediation political processes. their effectiveness as negotiators and pro- selecting cases for early-stage mediation, as Program brings students cess-managers in a multiparty context. well as creating proposed written guidelines into small claims court-

to be used in facilitating voluntary settlements rooms and housing authori- Office of the Suffolk County District Facilitation Workshop: Leading Chal- Attorney (SCDAO) among the parties during an investigation ties around the Boston area lenging Conversations in Business, to mediate cases, with land- The Suffolk County Politics, and the Community lord-tenant, juvenile, and District Attorney Advanced course on the theory and practice divorce cases available for advanced media- Office (SCDAO), Thumbtack of facilitation to help students develop the tors. under the leadership skills to run effective meetings, work with Email: [email protected] Thumbtack is a fast-growing San Francisco- people in conflict, and lead group problem- of DA Rachael Rol- based technology company dedicated to lins, is dedicated to solving efforts. connecting local service professionals and The Harvard Negotiation its mission of serving customers. Thumbtack engaged the DSD victims and protect- Reading Groups Law Review publishes journal Clinic to assess how the company should articles from renowned negoti- ing the design and implement an innovative, tech-  Contemporary Dilemmas in Dispute citizens of Suffolk County, while effecting Resolution ation and centered process for customers and profes- experts from across the globe. meaningful, substantive change and reform sionals to resolve  Transitional Justice: Dispute Systems Design and Durable Peace Students run the selection to the criminal justice system. SCDAO en- disputes and set process, edit the journal, and plan scholarly gaged the DSD Clinic to conduct a stakeholder an example for  Theories of Non-Violent Resistance conferences on negotiation-related topics. assessment to better understand other online Email: [email protected] existing diversion programs in Suffolk County, marketplaces. Other ADR Courses @ HLS as well as assessing additional capacity, need,  Deals opportunity, and barriers to expanding diver-  Diversity and Dispute Resolution sion programs for adult offenders in Suffolk  International Commercial County.  International Investment Arbitration  Mediation & Mediation Clinic The Program on Negotiation hosts a Student Fall 2020 Projects Students may cross-register in ADR classes at Interest Group Listserve to update students Harvard and other consortium schools on ADR events, fellowships, & career opportu- Alternative 911 • ATX Hackerspace • New Hampshire Judicial Branch nities. • Power, Protest, and Political Change • U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Tufts/Fletcher , MIT, HKS and HBS). Not all classes are offered every year. Email: [email protected]