Who We Are, What We Do
The Harvard Negotiation & Mediation Clinical Program (HNMCP) is an academic program at Harvard Law School focusing on cutting edge work in dispute systems design, negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and conflict engagement. Clients in our Dispute Systems Design Clinic include U.S.-based and international private corporations, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and community groups.
Students enrolled in our Dispute Systems Design Clinic develop critical problem-solving skills, apply theory to practice, and deliver tailored conflict management solutions to our clients.
Become a Client of the HNMCP
Spring 2023 clinic project proposals are due November 15, 2022. Proposals for Fall 2023 projects are due July 14, 2023.
To see a mock proposal, our selection criteria, or FAQs, click here
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us
Our Projects
See a full list of HNMCP clients here
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News
- Student Spotlight Spring 2022: Chinyere Amanze
Our Spring 2022 Student Spotlight is Chinyere Amanze ’22. During her time at Harvard Law School, Chinyere immersed herself in the work of alternative dispute resolution and conflict management, through …
Blog
- Knowing and Navigating Decision Rules
by Lorea Mendiguren ’23 Decision rules are a crucial part of multi-party negotiation. Whether it’s a shift in policies in the workplace, the passing of legislation in Congress, or the …
Podcast
- Convergence EP11 – Reviewing 2021 for the Law and Dispute Resolution
In episode 11, host Oladeji Tiamiyu speaks with Amy Schmitz, the John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, to review …Convergence EP11 – Reviewing 2021 for the Law and Dispute Resolution Read More »
From Our Newsletter
Fall 2021 Newsletter
Dear friends and colleagues, Our semester concluded on Friday, and as we shift from the rhythm of the fall into December, I am reflecting on why we are here. As many of you know, my father passed away this summer after a challenging illness. As a result, I have spent a lot of time this …