Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Becoming  Mediator (and more)

Objective: To orient aspiring mediators regarding the nuts and bolts of starting a career in dispute resolution.

People contemplating a career switch or a second career as a mediator have lots of questions:

• Do I need a license?
• What training should I take? Are there any prerequisites? What does the training prepare me for? Are there scholarships available?
• Do I need special training to be a divorce mediator?
• Do I need to be a lawyer?
• Do I need insurance?
• Where can I mediate?
• Where can I find a mentor?
• How long does it take to build a practice?

Whether you are interested in volunteering, working full-time in dispute resolution or starting a private practice to supplement your income, this workshop will answer all of these questions and more.

In addition to the lead trainer, there will be a panel of expert mediators who practice in various areas on hand to share a wealth of knowledge with you.