The Diploma in Mediation and Conciliation will focus on the legal and practical aspects associated with mediation and conciliation. The course will explore the recent developments in the area, including the Law Reform Commission's Report on ADR: Mediation and Conciliation (published 16th November 2010) and the Mediation & Conciliation Bill 2010. Students will learn about the use of mediation and conciliation in resolving civil and commercial disputes and will also learn through role-plays the practical skills used by mediators and concilaitors in resolving disputes.

Dispute resolution is one of the fastest-growing fields and academic disciplines both in Ireland and internationally, offering professional opportunities in the corporate, legal, educational, political, HR, health, and community settings, as well as many others. This Diploma will provide professionals from all disciplines with a comprehensive theoretical understanding of these efficient and innovative emerging processes of medaition and concilaition, coupled with a practical command of the skills and techniques used in such processes.

Syllabus

* Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) & Access to Justice

* Understanding the Mediation & Conciliation Process

* Legal Principles of Mediation & Conciliation & Recent Case-Law

* Mediation & Conciliation Bill 2010: Implications for the Legal Profession & the Civil Justice System

* Core Skills of Mediators & Conciliators

* Sector Developments: commercial ADR, family ADR, employment ADR, construction ADR, medical ADR, sports ADR

* Comparative Review of International Developments in Mediation & Conciliation

* Future of Mediation & Concilaition in Ireland

Assessment Details

The programme will be assessed by the completion of a written project.

What we offer

The course will explore the development and main principles associated with mediation and conciliation. Students will also learn about mediation and conciliation in specific sectors such as family mediation and commercial mediation and the relevant legislation associated with each sector. Recent developments, including the European Directive on Mediation in Civil and Commercial Matters and the Law Reform Commission's Report on ADR, will also be explored. Students will also be taught the practical skills used by mediators and conciliators in resolving civil and commercial disputes.

Course Director

Nicola White LL.B, LL.M (Dublin), Attorney-at-Law (New York). Principal Legal Researcher for the Law Reform Commission's Consultation Paper and Final Report on Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Course Start Date

October 2013

Course Timetable

One evening per week from 6:30pm-9:30pm for 12 weeks.

Awarding Body

The Institute of Commercial Management

 

 

 

 

Contact Details

Email: enquiries@independentcolleges.ie

Course Duration

12 weeks

Course Fees

Full Time: n/a
Part Time: €895 (Payment plan options available- Please call 01 672 5058 for details)