Mediation Advocacy
About This Course
This course is a specialised training programme designed to equip lawyers and professionals with the strategic, legal, and practical skills required to represent clients effectively in mediation. Unlike litigation, mediation demands a distinct advocacy approach, one that balances persuasion with collaboration, and strategy with flexibility.
This programme focuses on how advocates can add value throughout the mediation process: from preparing clients and developing negotiation strategies, to managing dynamics during mediation sessions and achieving durable settlement outcomes.
Participants will gain a deep understanding of the advocate’s role in mediation, and learn how to navigate both the legal and relational dimensions of disputes to maximise client outcomes.
This is a highly interactive programme featuring simulations, role plays, and realistic case scenarios. It is suitable for lawyers, in-house counsel, and professionals who represent parties in disputes or negotiations.
What You'll Learn
•Prepare clients for mediation and manage expectations
•Advocate persuasively while supporting constructive dialogue
•Navigate legal, commercial, and relational considerations in mediation
•Respond effectively to challenging dynamics and impasse
•Contribute to the drafting of clear and enforceable settlement agreements
Entry Requirements
Language and literacy proficiency level; At least 'O' Level English
Target age group: above 21 years old
Prerequisite skills and knowledge: Legal professionals
Required years of experience in relevant domain: Less than 5 years of experience