NECR: Advance Your Career in Law
Columbia University’s Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (NECR) equips legal professionals with the advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills they need, enabling them to tackle complex conflicts effectively. Mastery of these critical and fundamental skills enhances their effectiveness, earning potential, and reputation, leading to more satisfied clients and career advancement.
The NECR program offers a uniquely practical curriculum, renowned faculty from a world-class University, and a supportive, diverse peer community, invaluable for success in the legal field.
The NECR program is custom-built for people like me, who have been in their professions for a while and are wanting to get a fresh experience, fresh skills, and a fresh take on the work that they're doing.
There are two Eddies -- One before the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program, and the one after. I'm still a practicing attorney [...] but now that I'm transitioning into mediation and arbitration, my clientele has changed a bit.
NECR Careers in Law
NECR alumni have gone on to succeed in various legal careers, such as:
- Partner
- Attorney
- Corporate Counsel
- Law Clerk
- Arbitrator
- Corporate Finance
- ...And More!
NECR Courses for Law
NECR courses that advance the career goals of Law professionals include:
- Understanding Conflict & Cooperation
- Introduction to Negotiation
- Complexity of Conflict & Change Management
- Advanced Negotiation
- Organizational Conflict & Mediation
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