Introduction to Mediation (LEG00022)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

6 hours

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

This course is designed to equip Justice counsel to prepare for and participate effectively in mediations. After completing this training, counsel will be able to prepare their client for mediation taking into consideration different mediation forums and styles. Participants will have the opportunity to practice preparing their client, advocating for their clients interests, and negotiating a mutually acceptable resolution by engaging in a mediation role-play.

Topics covered

• What is mediation?
• Why and when to go to mediation
• Styles of Mediation and Communication
• Mediation Process
• Participant roles in Mediation: mediator, party, counsel, others
• Selecting and retaining a Mediator
• File and Client preparation
• Additional considerations for on-line mediation
• Counsel’s role at the mediation
• Mediation Simulation (with a mediator)

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre for Legal Education Services.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2025 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation process, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).