The Rule of Law Association (ROLA) is a professional forum, academic discussion group and training association that considers how to provide guidance to governments and its agencies on rule of law practices and norms. ROLA conducts training and certification to lawyers, judges, jurists, professionals, police departments and government officials, verifying that clear standards and guidelines are followed that uphold justice and the rule of law. ROLA examines and verifies when rule of law adherence to the legal norms is expected, followed or ignored. The Rule of Law Association also considers the validity of dispute resolution systems for private and public grievances by identifying systems promoting the fair and impartial distribution of justice, in both alternative dispute resolution and judicial venues.