Fundamentals of Effective Mediation Advocacy

180 Minutes

This is a self-paced online study course you can take and complete at your leisure. It is designed to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the mediation process in general and to provide instruction and "best practices" for how to represent a party in mediation competently and effectively.  At the conclusion of the course you will have a thorough understanding of what it takes to achieve a positive resolution to disputes through the use of mediation. The course is divided into the nine parts below and takes approximately 2½ to 3 hours to complete, including the interactive activities.  The course does not need to be completed in one sitting.  You can exit any time and will be prompted to return to the place where you left off. 

• Part I  Overview of Mediation   
• Part II  Mediation as an Extension of Negotiation     
• Part III  Case Study: Linens for Less vs. Mammoth Mills     
• Part IV  Deciding Whether to Mediate     
• Part V   Choosing the Right Mediator
• Part VI   Preparing for the Mediation Conference     
• Part VII  Understanding the Dynamics of Mediation     
• Part VIII  Working Through Impasse 
• Part IX  Mediation Ethics

The AAA does not offer CLE in any jurisdiction for our on-demand programs, but you may be able to use a copy of the certificate available at the conclusion of the course to submit for CLE credit on your own (we recommend that you confirm availability of CLE in your jurisdiction for this type of course).