Advocacy
Advocacy in Mediation
Develop persuasive yet collaborative advocacy skills tailored for mediation to achieve outcomes while preserving relationships.
- Intermediate
- English
- 2 months
- 6 lessons
- Certificate included
What you will learn?
Adopt collaborative advocacy styles suitable for mediation
Prepare and frame issues effectively for mediation
Influence outcomes while preserving relationships
Manage client expectations in non-adversarial settings
Who this course is for
Lawyers and legal counsel involved in dispute resolution
In-house counsel seeking cost-effective settlement strategies
Professional mediators aiming to refine advocacy skills
HR and compliance professionals handling workplace disputes
Corporate managers engaged in negotiation or conflict resolution
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms
Prior experience with negotiations or client representation
Familiarity with legal or contractual frameworks
Willingness to engage in role-play and practical exercises
Why this course
Gain practical tools for interest-based negotiation strategies, Improve client satisfaction through relationship-focused advocacy, Develop adaptability to modern dispute resolution trends, Enhance your credibility as a trusted mediator advocate
Course content
Objective
Gain a clear understanding of mediation’s purpose, process, and unique dynamics to position yourself as an effective advocate.
Key topics
Explain the principles and philosophy of mediation
Identify key differences between mediation and litigation advocacy
Analyse mediator roles and party expectations
Recognise stages of the mediation process
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a practical exercise and write a short reflection aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Master preparation techniques to ensure your advocacy begins before mediation even starts, setting the stage for success.
Key topics
Develop pre-mediation strategies and case theory
Assess strengths
weaknesses
and alternatives to settlement
Draft impactful mediation briefs and opening statements
Identify interests versus positions in disputes
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a one-page deliverable based on the lesson and submit for review.
Objective
Learn practical strategies to advocate persuasively while fostering an environment of collaboration and trust.
Key topics
Use persuasive communication without aggression
Frame issues effectively for mediator and opposing party
Manage tone and non-verbal cues to maintain trust
Apply storytelling techniques to strengthen arguments
Week 3
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a practical exercise and write a short reflection aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Develop strategies to handle emotional dynamics and power imbalances effectively, ensuring a fair and balanced mediation process.
Key topics
Identify emotional triggers in mediation
Apply de-escalation techniques during heated discussions
Address and mitigate power imbalances
Protect vulnerable parties without compromising neutrality
Week 4
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a practical exercise and write a short reflection aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Learn how to negotiate effectively in mediation, balancing client goals with collaborative problem-solving approaches.
Key topics
Apply interest-based negotiation principles
Generate creative options for mutual gain
Manage bargaining strategies effectively
Respond to impasse situations constructively
Week 5
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Run a mediation role-play (opening ? caucus ? settlement) and write a 5-bullet reflection.
Objective
Conclude mediations effectively and ensure sustainable outcomes through solid agreements and relationship-building strategies.
Key topics
Draft and review settlement agreements
Confirm enforceability and legal compliance of agreements
Manage post-mediation relationships for long-term success
Provide debriefing and feedback to clients
Week 6
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a one-page deliverable based on the lesson and submit for review.
Description
Mediation is a unique space where persuasion meets collaboration. Unlike adversarial forums, mediation requires advocates to strike a balance between assertiveness and empathy, ensuring that parties feel heard while working towards mutually beneficial solutions.
This course is designed to help professionals excel in this distinctive form of advocacy. Through practical exercises and scenario-based learning, participants will discover how to prepare strategically for mediation, frame and present issues effectively, and influence outcomes without jeopardising relationships. You will explore the psychology behind interest-based negotiation, learn techniques to maintain credibility and trust, and master the art of problem-solving within a cooperative setting.
By the end of the course, you will be equipped not only to represent your client’s interests but also to do so in a way that preserves long-term commercial or organisational relationships. These are skills that elevate you from a competent advocate to a trusted problem-solver in today’s dispute resolution landscape.
This course is designed to help professionals excel in this distinctive form of advocacy. Through practical exercises and scenario-based learning, participants will discover how to prepare strategically for mediation, frame and present issues effectively, and influence outcomes without jeopardising relationships. You will explore the psychology behind interest-based negotiation, learn techniques to maintain credibility and trust, and master the art of problem-solving within a cooperative setting.
By the end of the course, you will be equipped not only to represent your client’s interests but also to do so in a way that preserves long-term commercial or organisational relationships. These are skills that elevate you from a competent advocate to a trusted problem-solver in today’s dispute resolution landscape.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Master In Advocacy Through Practical Legal Training.
Sheraz draws from his rare dual expertise as an engineer and barrister to offer elite training in contract drafting. These programs are crafted for professionals who draft or review complex contracts and seek to enhance clarity, enforceability, and risk control across jurisdictions and sectors.
