Starting on 14 April, this course is designed to introduce participants to process, practice and skills of mediation and to show how practice is impacted by the regulatory framework around mediation in Ireland. It examines the Mediation Act 2017, which entered into force in 2018, and its objective is to promote mediation as a viable, effective, and efficient alternative to court proceedings, thereby reducing legal costs, speeding up the resolution of disputes, and relieving the stress involved in court proceedings.

The course is facilitated by experienced mediation practitioners with extensive knowledge and insight into how the mediation process interacts with more traditional forms of dispute resolution. Faculty include Sabine Walsh, solicitor and Aled Davies of Mediator Academy, together with other prominent experts, including members of the legal and mediation profession and the judiciary.

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Modules

1. Principles of mediation

2. The mediation process

3. Mediation skills and practice

4. Mediation law in Ireland

Who should apply

This course is suitable for solicitors, barristers, and trainees interested in the mediation process as well as suitably qualified non-legal professionals whose work requires them to engage in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, whether that is in the workplace setting, family matters, or commercial disputes.

More information

For further information on the course and the application process visit the Diploma Centre pages on our website or contact Emma Snedker, course leader.