PhD Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Eligibility: Four year graduation degree by research or Master’s degree in related discipline with minimum 55% marks

Duration: 3 years
Admission Criteria: Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and assessment of research aptitude through concept note & faculty interaction

Eligibility : Four year graduation degree by research or Master’s degree in related discipline with minimum 55% marks

Duration : 3 years
Admission Criteria : Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and assessment of research aptitude through concept note & faculty interaction

PhD in ADR is a 3-year program at Shoolini University that focuses on developing, implementing and learning all about the Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in India and the world. This subfield of law Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism provides scientifically developed techniques to Indian judiciary which helps reduce the burden on the courts. ADR provides various modes of settlement, including, arbitration, conciliation, mediation, negotiation and Lok Adalat.

Alternative Dispute Resolution assumed paramount significance due to globalisation and the widespread use of this technique for dispute settlement. The concept of ADR is capable of providing a substitute to the conventional methods of resolving disputes. ADR offers to resolve all types of matters including civil, commercial, industrial, family, etc., where people are not able to start any type of negotiation and reach a settlement.

At Shoolini University, research scholars are mentored by well-known faculty including Judges and Advocates of SC and HC to conduct ground-breaking research. Being a research-focused university, scholars are motivated to do case study-based learning pedagogy. The internationally acclaimed faculty at Shoolini University comes from leading Indian and global universities such as Oxford, NIH, and NCI. Many faculty members have received grants from national and international funding agencies.

The university collaborates with renowned universities worldwide for student exchange programs, faculty exchange, and more. Prominent among these are the University of Arkansas, USA; Lanzhou University, China; University of Naples, Italy; Taipei Medical University, Taiwan; Gachon University, South Korea; South Dakota Mines University, USA.

Shoolini University is UGC Approved and NAAC Accredited.