Growth of Alternate Dispute Resolution in the Legal System worldwide

Abstract

The legal environment has changed significantly in the last few decades. Conflict resolution procedures that are more collaborative and efficient are slowly replacing the traditional view of legal disputes being resolved in courtrooms. This shift is due to the implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) strategies within the judicial system. Arbitration, arbitration, and negotiation are among the various methods of ADR that provide alternatives to the traditional adversarial litigation process. This article examines the expansion of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods in the judicial system, analyzing their advantages, shortcomings, and effects when they are integrated into the traditional adversarial model. The article highlights how ADR can improve access to justice, relieve court backlogs, and support fast, affordable conflict resolution while also addressing issues with due process, accountability, and inclusion.