6 day Mediation Training Workshop by Manav Rachna University [45 Seats]: Register NOW!

About the Organisers
Manav Rachna University
Manav Rachna University (MRU) is a State Private University established by Haryana State Legislature Act (No. 26 of 2014) & under Section 2(f) of UCC Act 1956. MRU’s vision is to educate students in frontier areas of knowledge, enabling them to take up challenges as ethical and responsible global citizens.
Centre of Excellence on Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Centre of Excellence on Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) is a functional entity within Faculty of Law, MRU. The Centre’s mission is to conduct and promote research in the field of alternative conflict resolution methods, as well as to generate and disseminate information. The CADR not only offers training and seminars, but also simulates conflict resolution by arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution methods. The training workshops are planned and curated to meet the needs of participants who want to learn how to use the ADR mechanism. The Centre of Excellence is dedicated to achieving the goals for which it was established, in the best interests of the University and in accordance with the legal requirements of the country.
SAMADHAN
The Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre, known as Samadhan, was established in May 2006. It was the result of the joint initiative of the Bench and the Bar of the Delhi High Court. It is run by the Bar and is co-ordinated by an Organizing Secretary. A panel of Delhi High Court judges and advocates oversee the work of this Centre. The Samadhan Centre handles cases referred to it by the Delhi High Court, its subordinate courts and the Supreme Court of India and also handles Pre-Litigation Mediations. A wide range of disputes in the nature of intellectual property rights, disputes relating to matrimony, real estate transactions, construction agreements, employment and services disputes, industrial disputes, banking and insurance disputes and many other commercial disputes are mediated by more than 300 trained mediators of Samadhan.
Event/Activity Name
Centre of Excellence on Alternative Dispute Resolution, School of Law, Manav Rachna University presents a 6 Day Mediation Training Program in collaboration with Samadhan (Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre) in August-September 2022.
Details About the Event
The workshop is aimed at enabling participants to acquire comprehensive understanding of mediation concepts which need to be used keeping in view the requirements of Section 89 of CPC and other statutory enactments requiring use of mediation as an effective tool for dispute resolution. Trainers will be focusing on teaching and equipping the student to various mediation techniques which would benefit them in deal with intricate issues while dealing with conflicting parties. The programme will impart all necessary skills and techniques to the participants for conducting mediation. The training is a blend of theory and practice and designed in manner so as to have active participation. The methodology of the training includes role plays, problem-based learning and group discussions.
Eligibility
- 3rd / 4th / 5th year students enrolled in a 5-year integrated law degree;
- 2nd / 3rd year students enrolled in a 3-year law program;
- recent law graduates, young academics, ADR professionals; and
- other who want to develop their skills in mediation.
Location
Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, Haryana
No. of Seats
45 seats
Registration Fee
2,000 INR – MRU Students
2,500 INR – Other Law Students
3,000 INR – Graduates & Others
Important Dates
DRAFT SCHEDULE
DAY-1 (26.08.2022- Friday) |
Inaugural and Welcome |
SESSION – I |
INTRODUCTION Meet and Greet |
LearningTrainingChallenges |
TEA BREAK |
SESSION – II |
The Mediation Landscape in India Historical Perspectives Legislative and Judicial Approach ADR MechanismsDifferences Between Judicial Process and ADR Relevance of Section 89 of Code of Civil Procedure |
LUNCH BREAK |
SESSION – III |
Conflict in the Context of Mediation Conflict LadderCauses and Sources of Conflict |
TEA BREAK |
SESSION – IV |
Understanding, Addressing and Transforming ConflictConflict Cycle |
DAY-2 (27.08.2022 – Saturday) |
Recapitulating Day 1 |
SESSION – V |
Philosophy of Mediation |
The Classical Mediation Process Introduction & Information GatheringMediator’s Opening StatementParties’ Initial Statement and Mediator SummaryClarification Agenda Setting Option Generation ConstructionPrivate SessionsJoint SessionsImportance of Joint and Private SessionsNumber of Joint and Private Sessions to be conductedCaucus ManagementResolution Finalizing the terms Drafting the Settlement |
TEA BREAK |
SESSION – VI |
The Six Stages of the Mediation Process The four essential ingredients of the Mediation Process go through the following stages. Stage 1 – The Mediator’s Opening Statement Stage 2 – Gathering Information Stage 3 – Problem Identification and Agenda Setting Stage 4 – Generation and Evaluation of Options Stage 5 – Selection of Options Stage 6 – Agreement or no Agreement |
LUNCH BREAK |
SESSION – VII |
Elements of Opening Statements |
Demonstration of Opening statement by the Trainers |
TEA BREAK |
SESSION – VIII |
Role Play – Participants (Opening Statement) |
DAY – 3 (02.09.2022 – Friday) |
Recapitulating Day 2 |
SESSION – IX |
Negotiation – The Foundation for Mediation What is Negotiation?Why do we Negotiate?Basic Criteria in Negotiation |
TEA BREAK |
Negotiation Exercise |
LUNCH BREAK |
SESSION – X |
Negotiating Styles |
Barriers to Negotiation |
TEA BREAK |
SESSION – XI |
Bargaining – the sub text of Negotiation Positional BargainingDistributive BargainingInterest-Based BargainingIntegrative Bargaining |
Interest Based Bargaining Exercise |
DAY-4 (03.09.2022 – Saturday) |
Recapitulating Day- 3 |
SESSION – XII |
Communication – the Lifeline of Mediation What is communication?Types of communication (Verbal and non-verbal)Body Language |
TEA BREAK |
Mediation Techniques Active Listening SummarizingReframingParaphrasingAcknowledging DeferringDirectingSetting the atmosphereSetting an agendaAsking the Right Questions (Questioning Skills) Open Ended questionsClose Ended QuestionsHypothetical QuestionsEvaluative QuestionsEmpathy/Sympathy |
BATNA / WATNA / Reality Testing |
LUNCH BREAK |
SESSION – XIII |
Practicing Questioning Skills through Role Play |
TEA BREAK |
SESSION – XIV |
Addressing Parties’ Expectations The Role of the Mediator The Role of the Parties Role of Third PartiesRole of Lawyers |
DAY-5 (09.09.2022 – Friday) |
Recapitulating Day 4 |
SESSION – XV |
Lateral Thinking and Brainstorming Understanding through Exercises |
TEA BREAK |
SESSION – XVI |
Impasse When parties are in a deadlock, it is important to move them away from entrenched positions, restore trust and achieve closure. This session will deal with: Types of ImpasseCauses of Impasse Techniques and Tips to break the Impasse |
LUNCH BREAK |
SESSION – XVII |
Role Play by Participants On (Options / BATNA / WATNA / Reality Testing) |
TEA BREAK |
SESSION – XVIII |
Private Mediation & Appointment of Mediator |
Co-Mediation |
Settlement Writing Agreement: The Do’s and Don’ts of Agreement |
SESSION – XIX |
EthicsConfidentialityVoluntarinessNeutralityImpartialityParties Right of Self-determinationPunctualityCompetence of the Mediator |
DAY-6 (10.09.2022 – Saturday) |
Role Play in a Fish Bowl by the Participants |
TEA BREAK |
Debriefing of the Role Play Open House |
LUNCH |
Validatory |
Registration Procedure
To Register for the event, click here.
Contact Details
[email protected] – Mr. Bharatendu Agarwal, Assistant Professor and Faculty In-charge, CADR
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