Mediation is a widely used method of dispute resolution in contemporary legal practice. This course will introduce you to the mediation process, where a neutral third party assists disputing parties in resolving their issues without relying on a formal determination.
Mediation is applied in diverse areas, including:
- Commercial Enterprises: Commercial disputes, intellectual property.
- Private Law: Industrial, workplace, and family disputes.
- Equity and Diversity: Discrimination, peer review.
- Criminal Justice Systems: Victim/offender dispute resolution programs, restorative justice.
The course covers various models of mediation (facilitative, evaluative, transformative), the role and conduct of the mediator, parties, and legal advocates, the private, court and government infrastructure that supports the mediation process, the statutory regimes that have introduced court-annexed mediation, and the growing body of national and international case law.
Main topics include:
- Examination of different mediation approaches.
- Exploration of outcomes in different mediation models.
- Practical engagement in mediation processes.
- Review of legal and ethical issues in mediation.
This course is ideal for students looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of mediation and its application in various legal contexts.
NOTE: This course is not, of itself, sufficient for accreditation as a mediator.
