ResolveX: Mastering ADR Law & Practice

Think beyond litigation. Resolve disputes smarter.

This course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive and practical understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), covering key mechanisms such as arbitration, mediation, conciliation, negotiation, and Lok Adalat.

It moves beyond theoretical concepts to focus on real-world application, strategic decision-making, and procedural clarity, enabling participants to understand how disputes can be resolved efficiently outside traditional court systems. Through structured modules, learners will explore the legal framework, practical processes, and evolving role of ADR in modern legal practice.

With dedicated focus on negotiation skills, mediation processes, and arbitration fundamentals, the course equips participants to approach disputes with the right method, strategy, and professional insight. It also introduces emerging areas like Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), preparing learners for the future of dispute resolution.

“The most effective lawyers are not those who fight every dispute — but those who know how to resolve them efficiently.”

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN FROM THIS COURSE:

• Meaning, nature, and scope of ADR
• Importance of ADR in modern legal systems
• Types of ADR mechanisms (arbitration, mediation, conciliation, negotiation, Lok Adalat)
• Understanding when and how to use each ADR method
• Fundamentals of arbitration and dispute resolution processes
• Principles and stages of mediation and conciliation
• Practical negotiation skills and strategies
• Communication and persuasion techniques in dispute resolution
• Role of Lok Adalat and alternative forums in India
• Introduction to Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
• Analysis of landmark ADR cases (India & international)
• Ethical considerations and professional conduct in ADR
• Application of ADR methods through real-life scenarios

ASSESSMENT & ENGAGEMENT

• Mid-course quiz to test conceptual understanding
• Practical assignment based on dispute resolution strategy
• Activity-based learning (negotiation & scenario analysis)
• Case-based approach for real-world clarity

ABOUT THE EDUCATOR – Adv. Chirag Dave

Adv. Chirag Dave is a practicing advocate based in Pune, with over six years of experience in the legal field, currently associated with a law firm. He also has experience in the compliance industry, where he has advised and worked closely with corporate clients.

His practice primarily focuses on corporate and commercial litigation, along with general corporate advisory. He regularly represents individuals and corporate clients in arbitration proceedings, matters before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), and civil and commercial disputes, while also advising corporate clients on legal, regulatory, and statutory compliances.

His areas of professional interest include corporate and commercial drafting, arbitration and insolvency proceedings, competition law, and property and real estate laws. His work is driven by a practical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused approach, bringing real-world insights into legal learning.

In addition to his professional practice, he serves as a visiting faculty at various law colleges in Pune, where he engages with students on subjects relating to corporate law and dispute resolution. Through this course, he aims to deliver practical insights and engaging discussions, helping learners bridge the gap between legal theory and real-world application.