ACR-GNY 2013 Student Writing Competition in ADR

12th Annual Conference

Thursday, June 20th, 2013

Co-sponsored by the

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

55 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003

Our 2013 Conference will provide a forum for over 200 dispute resolution professionals, attorneys, academics, volunteers, policy makers and students interested conflict resolution.

The theme for ACR-GNY programs in 2013 is “Mainstreaming Creative Conflict Resolution.” This conference will combine networking opportunities with a choice of informative and inspiring speakers.

Conference Goals:

– Deliver stimulating content to mediators, arbitrators and other conflict resolvers;
– Create networking opportunities across the diverse spheres of the ADR community;
– Record and publish learning from the conference;
– Provide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits to our attendees.

Student Writing Competition in ADR

Recognizing scholarly work in Undergraduate, Graduate and Legal degree programs.

“Mainstreaming Creative Conflict Resolution”

Visit the ACR-GNY Site for a Full Description

The Association for Conflict Resolution Greater New York Chapter, Inc. (ACR-GNY) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and strengthening alternative dispute and conflict resolution, fostering the use of dialogue and contributing to professional development of the ADR field. It is a regional chapter of The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR), the preeminent national not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of peaceful, effective conflict resolution.

Each year, the ACR-GNY hosts its Annual Conference in New York City, a full-day event of presentations, trainings and workshops led by distinguished practitioners and scholars in the field of conflict resolution. 

This year’s conference, being held on June 20, 2013 at Cardozo School of Law, will be focused on Mainstreaming Creative Conflict Resolution. In an effort to promote and educate the community about peaceful conflict resolution and collaborative decision making at all levels of society, ACR-GNY is inviting students in the Greater New York area to submit written work on this topic.

Papers will be considered in one of three categories based upon the degree program of the author (Undergraduate, Graduate or Law) and a first place winner from each category will be recognized.

Prizes for 1st place papers:          $250.00
Free admission to the conference for the author
An invitation for the author to present the paper at the conference
Publication of the paper on the ACR-GNY website
One year membership to ACR-GNY

Additional papers may also be selected for recognition.

Please review the Competition Guidelines for submission and eligibility requirements.

Please direct any inquiries to Glen Parker at writing_competition@acrgny.org.