Mediation Lawyer Course

“This is a very good course in terms of mediation preparation, emotional intelligence, the role of apology and forgiveness in the mediation process, and negotiation strategy. I’m still learning.”

– Tax Advisor and Mediation Attorney

Most lawyers bring litigation instincts into the mediation room, and leave results on the table. This course shows you exactly how the most skilled mediation advocates operate, from first contact to signed agreement.

You’ll learn from 8 world-class practitioners: experienced mediators and litigators who teach you the strategies, communication techniques, and negotiation skills that turn mediation from an obligation into your competitive advantage.

Who You'll Learn From

EMA’s 8 expert practitioners include experienced mediators, private litigators, law professors, and successful mediation lawyers. They are not theorists. They are the practitioners who shaped how mediation advocacy is taught and practiced worldwide.

8 world-class practitioners. 30 hours of instruction. Backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee.

Mediation Lawyer Course

$799.00

After this course, you will:

Represent clients in mediation with confidence and strategic advantage
Understand how mediation advocacy differs from — and outperforms — litigation advocacy in most disputes
Design a mediation process tailored to the unique needs of your client and the dispute
Prepare yourself and your client for every stage, from convening to signed agreement
Build connections in the mediation room, even with the most challenging adversaries
Master the subtle art of negotiation, including behaviors that are counterproductive in mediation
Create comprehensive solutions that capture winning results for your clients
Earn 30.75 CLE hours approved by the California State Bar, with reciprocal approval in many other states
Receive a certificate from Edwards Mediation Academy upon completion

How you'll learn:

You’ll shadow Bruce Edwards through a complete multi-party commercial mediation with 4 expert mediation advocates
Watch 8 world-class practitioners break down the advocacy decisions that change outcomes
See advanced mediation strategies applied in real time — not in a textbook or staged role play
Learn on any device, on your schedule, with full 6-month access

What you'll learn:

The fundamental principles of mediation advocacy and how they differ from litigation advocacy
How to design the most appropriate mediation process for your client and the dispute
How to prepare yourself and your client for each stage of mediation, from convening to settlement
Communication techniques that build trust — even with the most difficult adversaries
Negotiation strategies that work in the mediation room, including those that backfire in court
How to create solutions that serve your client’s interests and close the deal
The process decisions that separate competent mediation lawyers from exceptional ones

…and much more

A New Paradigm – Mediation advocacy, an essential tool for the client representative of tomorrow, starting today

The Skills of the Effective Mediation Advocate – Learn those essential skills that will distinguish you from a litigation advocate

Pre-Mediation Considerations – What to do before you step into the mediation room to position your client for success

Strategic Participation in the Mediation Process – Learn to successfully navigate the unique environment of the mediation process

Effective negotiation – The key to develop and execute a successful strategy for interest-based bargaining

"Scott Thompson v Spring Mountain is a complex case in mediation each mediation advocacy should study. Out of this case that involved many parties, one learns how an experienced mediator like Bruce, with a lot of patience and assisted by experienced Mediation Advocates, managed the whole proceeding until the case was successfully settled."
- Lawyer & Mediation Advocate from the US Tweet

"All Experts mastered the topics and modules they taught to me and clearly articulated their examples with clear demonstrations."
- Lawyer from the US Tweet

"This is a very good case in terms of mediation preparation, emotional intelligence, the role of apology and forgiveness in the mediation process and negotiation strategy."
- Lawyer & Mediation Attorney from the US Tweet