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A Law Student’s Perspective on Starting Out in Law
December 6th, 2009 | 
Author: I had a job interview this week. It was not my dream job, but it was a paying job, which is enough to cause this third-year law student to pay attention. The interviewer wanted to discuss my experience with alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”). I am earning a Certificate of Dispute Resolution in addition to my JD. I also intern with the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, so I have some interest with various forms of ADR.
As I enthusiastically explained my viewpoint on the strengths of mediation and other ADR processes and why I think they are advantageous to clients, he interrupted me with a knowing smile and said condescendingly, “Yes, but I like going to court.” He then went on to explain the thrill he gets from the entire litigation process…and I zoned out.
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