Objective
The purpose of this course is to introduce lawyers to the law and practice of mediation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and online dispute resolution (ODR).
Key topics
- Legal framework of mediation, ADR & ODR
- ADR in practice: key features and techniques
- Applying core mediation skills
- The role of the lawyer, the mediator and the parties
- Mediation advocacy
- B2C & B2B mediation
This interactive course will provide the legal background and practical skills and techniques needed for successful mediation and ADR/ODR. Participants will be able to deepen their knowledge through exercises, workshops and a full day of mock mediation in which active participation is encouraged.
Who should attend?
The course is aimed at lawyers, judges, notaries and judicial staff who want to use alternative methods of dispute resolution and/or improve their ability to resolve disputes, and for mediators interested in cross-border mediation.
Visit to the CJEU in Luxembourg
Participants in the summer course will also have the opportunity to visit the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.
Social programme
After a day's intensive training, enjoy our varied social programme: the course dinner with fellow participants, wine-tasting in the Mosel vineyards, a tour of the historic city of Trier.
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EU and ERA patrons
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Young lawyers and other groups
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Lawyers in private practice, notaries and mediators
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Registration
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More details about the fees and discounts
Early registration discount
10 % before 29.05.2015
20 % before 04.05.2015
Discounts available
25 % - For young lawyers up to 30 years of age (important: the participant must provide a copy or details of his or her passport or identity card on registration); Full-time staff of universities or comparable academic institutions; Staff of charitable organisations or comparable institutions
25% - For lawyers in private practice
40 % - Staff of European Union institutions and agencies;
Staff of ERA’s patrons (Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany and the German states, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, City of Trier)