SADRC Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre
“The Better Alternative”
About the Centre
The SGT University Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC), established under the School of Law, SGT University, Gurugram, is dedicated to advancing the study, practice and culture of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) . The Centre builds knowledge and practical skills in mediation, arbitration, negotiation, conciliation, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and other emerging forms of dispute resolution through research, academic initiatives, experiential learning, training programmes, workshops, seminars and competitions .
SADRC seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and professional practice by giving students and professionals the opportunity to engage with contemporary developments in ADR . Through national and international collaborations, the Centre promotes the exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practices . It works towards effective, ethical, accessible and innovative dispute-resolution practices, while nurturing a culture of dialogue, cooperation and constructive conflict resolution .
SADRC
School of Law, SGT University
“The Better Alternative”
Our Vision
To emerge as a centre of excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution that fosters a culture of constructive dialogue, consensual resolution, innovation and access to justice; that develops skilled, ethical and socially responsible ADR professionals; and that contributes, through research, experiential learning and collaboration, to effective, inclusive and accessible dispute-resolution practices at the national and international levels .
Our Mission
- To integrate ADR into legal education through skill-based, experiential and clinical learning .
- To train students, faculty and professionals as competent and ethical mediators, negotiators, arbitrators and counsellors .
- To undertake doctrinal and empirical research that informs ADR policy and practice[cite: 2].
- To partner with ADR institutions, practitioners, courts and academia in India and abroad .
- To raise public awareness of ADR as an accessible, efficient and amicable route to justice .
Objectives
1. Education & Experiential Learning
To promote education, research, training and experiential learning in ADR .
2. Practical Skill Development
To develop professional capacity and practical skills in mediation, arbitration, negotiation, conciliation, ODR and other emerging dispute-resolution mechanisms .
3. Global & National Collaboration
To facilitate national and international dialogue, collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of ADR .
4. Research & Innovation
To encourage research and innovation in contemporary and emerging areas of dispute resolution .
5. Sustainable Dispute Resolution
To strengthen awareness and adoption of effective, ethical, participatory and sustainable approaches to dispute resolution .
Areas of Work
Core initiatives and focus domains of SADRC
Training & Capacity Building
Workshops, bootcamps and skill sessions on mediation, negotiation, arbitration and client counselling, conducted by faculty and practitioners from India and abroad .
Competitions
Intra-university and international competitions in mediation, client counselling and allied ADR skills, including the Dr. Lalit Bhasin International Mediation Competition .
Research Wing
Undertakes doctrinal and empirical work on ADR . Current project, in collaboration with the Indian Mediation Federation (IMF), studies the realities of mediation: its 100-year evolution and current standing in India and abroad .
Certificate Courses
Short certificate courses on specialised areas of dispute resolution, including Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and mediation of intellectual property disputes, open to students and professionals .
Publications & Outreach
The SADRC blog and LinkedIn series feature student-authored articles, research insights, and visual explainers on current issues in ADR .
Our Institutional Collaborations
Events & Initiatives
Chronology of SADRC events and future programs
| Year | Event / Initiative |
|---|---|
| 2024 | SADRC Championship 2024 |
| 2024 | SADRC Bootcamp 1.0 |
| 2025 | Panel Discussion (organised in collaboration with PRC)[cite: 2] |
| 2025 | Mediation Workshop |
| 2025 | Intra-University Poster Presentation Competition |
| 2025 | Intra-University Client Counselling Competition |
| 2026 | Dr. Lalit Bhasin 1st International Mediation Competition[cite: 2] |
| 2026 | SADRC Global ADR Conversations Episode I: India & Indonesia in Conversation |
| Ongoing | ADR skill-building workshops (mediation, negotiation, arbitration and client counselling) |
Upcoming Initiatives
- Certificate Course on Mediation in IPR Organized jointly by SADRC and the Centre for IPR Studies (CIPRS) — November 2026
- Intra-University Client Counselling Competition Scheduled for 2026
- Dr. Lalit Bhasin 2nd International Mediation Competition Scheduled for 2027
Gallery
Highlights from SADRC competitions and events
SADRC Core Team
Faculty Leadership & Student Executive Committee
Faculty Leadership
Ms. Sandhya Sharma
Director, SADRC
Assistant Professor, School of Law, SGT University[cite: 2]
Ms. Divya
Additional Director, SADRC
Assistant Professor, School of Law, SGT University[cite: 2]
Student Executive Committee
Ms. Simranjeet Kaur
Student Chair, SADRC
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Final Year
Mr. Divyansh Yadav
Student Co-Chair, SADRC
B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Second Year
Ms. Chahat
General Secretary, SADRC
B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Third Year
Ms. Naina
Additional Secretary, SADRC
B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Third Year
Contact Us
SGT University Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC)
School of Law, SGT University, Chandu-Budhera, Gurugram–Badli Road, Gurugram, Haryana 122505
