All non-graduating students may compete for a spot on the ADR team each spring. Students are asked to demonstrate their skillful handling of a legal negotiation in settlement discussions with their peers. Competitors who advance to a certain level are invited to join the Barristers’ Council and to represent Georgetown Law on the ADR team.

Registration Information

Registration link coming soon.

Registration closes on October 11, 2026.

Timeline of Events

Information Sessions: September 24 at 5:30 PM (in person) or September 30 at 5:30 PM (on Zoom)

Speed Negotiations on October 5 at 5:30 PM (in person)

Registration Deadline: October 11 (5PM)
Packet Release: October 12
Strategy Sheets Due: October 18 (5PM)
Preliminary Rounds: October 19–24
Semifinal Rounds: October 26
Final Round: October 27