The program’s mission is to develop modern-day problem solvers who can skillfully use dispute resolution processes for the benefit of their clients and society. Through theoretical study, intensive skills training, clinical work, externships, and opportunities for scholarship, students who obtain an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution and Advocacy or a Certificate in Dispute Resolution will form a strong foundation from which to build a career in dispute resolution and advocacy in the U.S. and beyond.
Getting to Know: Dispute Resolution
Learn about our top-rated dispute resolution program from Director and Professor Andrea Schneider.
Faculty
Lela Love
Robyn Weinstein
Elizabeth Goldman
Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin
Simeon H. Baum
Amanda Berman
Joseph L. Choe
Katie Gonzalez
Catherine Hannibal
Krysta Hartley
Rekha Rangachari
Maurice Robinson
Stephen Wah
Glen Parker
David White
Ayanna Behin
Simone K. Lelchuk
Joseph B. Stulberg
Jacqueline Newman
Evan Schein
Daniel M. Weitz
Kukin by the Numbers
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One of two programs nationally to receive an A+ rating for dispute resolution
A+
preLaw Magazine
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Best Dispute Resolution Law Programs
#5
U.S. News
Letter from the Director
I am honored to serve as the director of the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution. This program has an illustrious history—built by founding director, colleague, and friend Lela Love—and was one of the earliest DR programs in the country. These crucial dispute resolution and problem-solving skills are more needed than ever--reinforced by the fact that dispute resolution is part of the NextGen bar exam.
I have the privilege of working with extraordinary people who make up the Kukin Program— devoted faculty teaching four DR clinics; numerous talented professors bringing our students the latest in theory and practice innovations; and exceptional students and alumni from around the world who are the heart of the program.
The vibrant Cardozo dispute resolution community is unmatched, and offers students the chance to meet and learn from high-level practitioners in all aspects of the field. Our top-ranked Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution hosts an annual symposium on cutting-edge topics and gives the International Advocate for Peace Award to a renowned peacemaker each year. Our DR competition honor society sends teams across the country and around the world, giving students the opportunity to practice their skills in a host of contexts. We continue to expand our LL.M. in Dispute Resolution and Advocacy, hosting students from across the globe.
Cardozo is committed to fostering a culture of problem-solving, and building the next generation of lawyers who can skillfully use dispute resolution in service of their clients and society.
Andrea K. Schneider
Professor of Law, Director, Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution
Dispute Resolution Curriculum
Dispute Resolution Clinical Programs
Dispute Resolution Opportunities for Students
Kukin Program Distinguished Fellows
The Distinguished Fellows are a select group of nationally and internationally recognized scholars who serve in an advisory capacity to the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution. Each fellow brings a deep well of academic expertise – with decades of experience in teaching, research, and practice.
Conflict Management and Hybrid Warfare
Kukin Program Director, Professor Andrea Schneider, is the executive director of the Council on Countering Hybrid Warfare, a group of conflict management experts. The Council focuses on awareness, education, research, and building resilience for lawyers, businesses, and governments responding to increasing threats presented by hybrid warfare.
Spring 2025 Newsletter
Cardozo School of Law is consistently recognized as a leader in dispute resolution. Read on to find out about our many ongoing efforts to further conflict resolution and to train our exceptional students to be world leaders in the field.
Scientist Zafra M. Lerman Accepts International Advocate for Peace Award at Cardozo
Zafra Lerman, a scientist, educator, and humanitarian, received the 24th Annual International Advocate for Peace (IAP) Award on March 6 from the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution.
She conceived, coordinated, and launched the Malta Conferences—the biennial, international meetings of scientists, Nobel laureates, and political leaders from the Middle East that use science diplomacy as a bridge to peace. As president of the Malta Conferences Foundation, Lerman has promoted peace by bringing together these experts to discuss issues and foster international scientific and technical collaboration. The five-day conferences cover a variety of topics, including science education, air and water quality, and alternative energy sources.