The LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution at USC Gould School of Law is a demanding, flexible graduate program designed for U.S. and foreign law graduates. It prepares students to advocate or serve as neutrals in negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations. The program emphasizes advanced legal knowledge and practical skills in resolving conflicts outside traditional court proceedings, ethical guidelines, policy comprehension, and sensitivity to cultural factors. Students gain comprehensive exposure to both national and international arbitration processes and the enforceability of arbitration agreements and awards. Graduates leave equipped to pursue careers as ADR practitioners, mediators, or arbitrators, benefiting from USC's renowned faculty and global alumni network.