Abstract
Currently, mediation in Florida is a pre-suit requirement only for condo associations, homeowner disputes, and medical malpractice suits, as discussed in Florida Statute Chapter 720.311, 718.1255, 766.108, as well as those ordered by a judge. The American Bar Association (ABA) also reported that only 23 of the 204 law schools (11%) approved by the ABA require some form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) coursework to graduate. Changes need to be made for the ADR program to thrive and reach its full potential within our judicial system. This thesis will highlight that by calling for the government to make mediation a pre-suit requirement for other suitable areas in the civil court system. This thesis will also address the need for more law schools to require ADR training within their curriculum to create a new generation who understands and has the skills to implement ADR into their future law practices. By examining successful trends in ADR, statutes, and programs that have encouraged or forced the use of ADR, this thesis will provide ways ADR can reach its full potential within our court system. This thesis will contribute to the field of law, specifically in terms of contributing to the lack of data on ADR programs that reflect their positive impacts and where they might be most beneficial.
Thesis Completion
2023
Semester
Fall
Thesis Chair/Advisor
Milon, Abby
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
College
College of Community Innovation and Education
Department
Legal Studies
Degree Program
Legal Studies
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Release Date
12-15-2023
Recommended Citation
Patterson, Alysia Rose, "An Overview of the Current Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) System: Projections for Future Expansion of ADR within Florida's Civil Court System" (2023). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 1525.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/1525