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Center for Dispute Resolution
At the School of Law, students truly learn the meaning of the lawyer as a problem solver. As the role of the attorney continually changes, the Center for Dispute Resolution at the University of Maryland School of Law (C-DRUM) works to create a variety of opportunities for students to enhance their conflict resolution skills. Whether as an attorney, mediator, or arbitrator, students who participate in C-DRUM experiences will be able to better serve their clients.
Established in 2002 as a comprehensive dispute resolution center, C-DRUM's mission is to work collaboratively with public and private institutions as well as individuals and groups to:
- promote, enhance, and teach conflict resolution skills;
- research and develop conflict resolution systems; and
- change the way conflicts are resolved throughout the state and beyond.
Through the education of law students and provision of conflict resolution services throughout the state of Maryland, C-DRUM furthers the law school's goal of maintaining high academic standards while providing service to the surrounding community.
Upcoming Events
Peer Mediation Trainings
C-DRUM anticipates conducting a Comprehensive Peer Mediation Train the Trainers Workshop in the fall for those interested in launching peer mediation programs in Maryland Public Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. If you are interested in receiving details when they are available, send an email to cdrum@law.umaryland.edu, referencing “peer mediation” in the subject line.
Maryland Schools Grant Opportunity
C-DRUM administers the Conflict Resolution Education Grants Program, under which all Maryland K-12 public schools are eligible. This grant program is made available through a collaborative partnership between the Maryland Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO), MSDE and the University of Maryland School of Law's Center for Dispute Resolution (C-DRUM). The Schools Conflict Resolution Program Monograph highlights past successful programs.
The Deadline for the 2011-2012 School Grant Applications was April 15, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year. If you are interested in being notified of future grant opportunities and trainings, send an email to cdrum@law.umaryland.edu, referencing “listserv” in the subject line.
For 2010-2011 Grant Recipients, the Year End Reports are available at:
More information about the Conflict Resolution Education Grants Program ».
