Courses for Lawyers & Litigators
Mediation is already in your practice.The question is whether you're in control of it.
Over 70% of US civil cases settle in mediation. EMA gives lawyers two ways to make that room work for them.
PATH A:
Become A Mediator
You want to add mediation as a practice area or transition out of litigation entirely. Your legal background is a major advantage, and the Mediation Skills Course is where you start.
PATH B
Win More in Mediation
You’re staying in litigation, but you want to represent your clients better in the mediation room. Learn to outperform opposing counsel who hasn’t had this training.
Why Your Legal Background Is an Advantage
You already understand how disputes work, how parties think, and what’s at stake for each side. What the Mediation Skills Course adds is the process intelligence — how to read a room, how to move parties off positions, and how to build an agreement that holds. Most new mediators take years to develop this instinct. You’re starting well ahead.
CLEs & Credentials
Both courses are approved by the California State Bar for CLE credit, with reciprocal approval in many states. After completing either course, you’ll receive a certificate from Edwards Mediation Academy.
From Professionals Like You
“I was impressed with the breadth and depth of the course material. Having been a litigator for over 20 years, I’ve been party to many mediations, and the ones that succeeded employed every skill taught in this course. The practice assignments were incredibly useful, particularly creating a video of my opening statement. It helped me feel confident leading my first mediation.”
— Tamara Bock, Attorney (20+ years litigation experience)
Mediation Skills Course
40 Hours | $997 | 29 CLE credits
For lawyers who want to become mediators
Mediation Lawyer Course
30 hours | $799 | 30.75 CLE credits
For litigators who want to win more in mediation