Advanced Civil Mediation

Why should I take this course?

This highly interactive, fast-paced, skills-oriented program will provide experienced professionals with new tools to further enhance their mediator skills. Using practical exercises, demonstrations, simulations, and lecture, course faculty share strategies to overcome resistance to the mediation process, deal with difficult personalities, utilize advanced negotiation tactics and communication techniques, prevent and break impasse, and recognize ethical challenges such as the unauthorized practice of law and dual representation. Attendance is restricted to individuals who have successfully completed a 40-hour mediation training program.

How is this course taught?

Faculty utilize sophisticated exercises, interactive lecture, and various life-based scenarios.

What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?

Mediation in the judicial, administrative and private sectors, is an effective means of dispute resolution. Adjudicators who can effectively settle disputes will significantly reduce court costs. In addition, the communication and administrative techniques learned will enhance settlement and move cases along to more effectively and efficiently.

Whom should I contact for more information?

For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.