This one day course has been specifically developed for litigators who are still at the early stages of working with mediation.
Course objectives:
- To understand the mediation process
- Know when to mediate
- Assist your clients with their mediation needs
- Acquire an additional fee earning opportunity
Session 1 – The essentials of mediation
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Advising the client
• Responding to opponents
• Responding to Judges
Session 2 – What cases are suitable for mediation
• At what stage is mediation appropriate
• How to provoke mediation
• How to resist mediation
• Preparation of mediation
Session 3 – Mediation techniques and skills
• Practice training