Abstract
Conflict has long been associated with the legal profession. Many believe that the main purpose of laws and legal systems is to resolve interpersonal conflict as well as conflict between groups or organizations within society. However, lawyers, particularly in the United States of America, have become frequently associated with the escalation of conflict, as the common perception is that lawyers’ involvement in a conflict will make it much more contentious. Despite the rise of other methods of conflict resolution, such as alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration, as alternatives to traditional litigation and court adjudication, law and lawyers are still viewed in this light.
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Daicoff, S. (2010). Comprehensive Law: Transformative Responses by the Legal Profession. In: Carter, C.C. (eds) Conflict Resolution and Peace Education. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230107830_5
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