Overview
With the signing of the Singapore Convention on Mediation, Mediation has become a practical and business friendly way to resolve commercial disputes.
Yet, many lawyers and business people enter into mediation without having a clear sense of what mediation is, how to prepare effectively for it, and how to engage in strategies at the mediation table.
The field of mediation advocacy is about how one effectively represents oneself, or others at mediation.
This workshop will focus on giving students a working knowledge of how mediation works, the conflict resolution model used, preparing for mediation, dealing with the people aspect of disputes and strategies at the table. The workshop will also help students understand the legal frameworks (both domestic and international) that apply to mediation.
The workshop will be taught through a mixture of presentations, facilitated discussions and role plays.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the workshop, participants will learn how to:
- Understand Mediation and Mediation Advocacy
- Learn and Use a Framework for Preparing to Mediate
- Deal with Strong Emotions and Scepticism
- Craft an Effective Mediation Strategy
- Deploy Strategies at the Mediation Table
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Who Should Attend
Executive, Managers and Professionals who need to manage conflicts & influence stakeholders
Course Run
The 3-day workshop will be conducted in-person:
Dates : 25, 26 & 27 February 2026 (Wednesday to Friday)
Time : 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Venue : TBC
Trainer's Bio
An award winning teacher, Professor Joel Lee pioneered the teaching and training of mediation in Singapore. He has also played a significant role in furthering the development of mediation practice in Singapore. He is widely acknowledged as a leading mediation trainer and received a PBM in 2023 for his contributions to mediation.
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"Very engaging. One of the best in Singapore - Joel was exemplary - a very engaging subject matter expert who was a natural at making the class feel at ease and the learning enjoyable."
"Joel was very clear and succinct, was skilled in dissecting complex concepts and eager to address all of our questions."
"Very engaging instructor. The hands-on exercises were very useful as it allowed us to learn through experience and interact with other course participants."
"Joel is one of the best trainers I’ve come across. He is engaging, extremely knowledgeable and insightful."
"Joel's delivery was clear, concise and engaging. He managed to strike the right balance between explaining academic jargon and providing useful, practical tips."
“Joel engages the trainees very well and shared real experiences and insights to make it relevant.”
Attendance & Certification
Modes of Assessment
Assignment, Demonstration & Quiz
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the course with at least 75% attendance and 50% pass for the various assessments, participant will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by NUS Law Academy. This certificate is stackable towards the Professional Certificate in Dispute Resolution, when combined with successful completion of the Negotiating Success and Mediation courses offered by NUS Law Academy.
Accreditation Track
This course is conducted in collaboration with Sage Mediation, an accredited partner organisation of the International Mediation Institute (IMI). This partnership enables participants to pursue further training with Sage Mediation, leading them to an accreditation pathway to become an IMI Mediation Advocate.
SILE-CPD Points
Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, participants are reminded to sign in on arrival and sign out at the conclusion of each day of the event in the manner required by the organiser. Participants must not be absent from each day of the event for more than 15 minutes. Participants may obtain 6.5 Public CPD Points for each day of the event on which they comply strictly with the Attendance Policy. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy on any particular day of the event will not be able to obtain CPD Points for that day. Please refer to www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.
Public CPD Points:
Day 1 - 6.5
Day 2 - 6.5
Day 3 - 6.5
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Training Category: Advanced
Course Fees
Course Fees
| Fee Categories | Course Fees* |
|
Exclusive Launch Fee (10% off SGD2,700) |
SGD 2,648.70 |
| Full Course Fee (SGD2,700) | SGD 2,943.00 |
* inclusive of 9% GST
SkillsFuture Credit
This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit claim. All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit from the government to offset part of the course fee for this programme. Applicants who wish to use the SkillsFuture Credit may refer to here for more details. Please note that this course is not eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) claim.
Terms & Conditions
NUS Law Academy reserve the right to:
- amend, postpone or cancel the course
- change the course location
- change or amend course structure or content
For postponed/ cancelled courses, the participants will be given at least one week’s notice with an option of transferring to the next course date or having a full refund of the fees. We regret that no refund will be given in any other circumstances.
Register Your Interest
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We will reach out and provide you with registration details nearer the course start date.
Contact
For enquiries, please contact NUS Law Academy at email: nuslawacademy@nus.edu.sg.
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