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Become a Family Mediator

How to Become a Family Mediator
Follow our three step training programme to become a Family Mediator recognised by the Family Mediation Council, Bar Council and the Law Society of England and Wales.

Family Foundation Training - Option 1

The fast track course is run over six days. It is delivered over two weekend modules with long days starting from 9.00 and running through to 19.00 or even 19.30 dependent on numbers.

The first three days of intensive training is followed by a written assignment. The second three days will be followed by two written assignments and successful completion will enables trainees to begin co-mediating and to apply for membership of ADRg Family Register

CPD: 52 Hours Law Society, 33 Hours Bar Council

Family Foundation Training - Option 2

The seven day course is delivered over two modules, the first of which includes a Saturday, and aimed at those who would like to minimise time out of the office/their busy schedules.

The first five days of intensive training during which a short written assignment must be completed and followed by two written assignments.

Successful completion of the last two days will enable trainees to begin co-mediating and to apply for membership of ADRg Family

CPD: 52 Hours Law Society, 33 Hours Bar Council

Family Foundation Training - Option 3

The eight day course provides an opportunity to observe or co-mediate before completion of the training. It is delivered over two three day and one two day modules starting from 9.00 and running through to 17.00 dependent on numbers.

The first three days of intensive training is followed by a written assignment. The second three days will be followed by two written assignments and successful completion will enable trainees to begin co-mediating and to apply for membership of ADRg Family

The final two days is tailored by the trainers to meet the individual needs of the delegates following their performances over the first two modules and written assignments.

CPD: 52 Hours Law Society, 33 Hours Bar Council

If you are member of the General Council of the Bar, you may prefer to train on a course aimed specifically at barristers. The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, offer family mediation training to barristers in collaboration with ADR Group, via its Member Services department.

The family mediation training course, which will be available from late 2011, has been initiated in response to the changing legal landscape for family practitioners, which encourages families to explore mediation options before seeking assistance from the courts. Next course 2-4 and 16-18 December 2011. For further details, please contact Lois Rolfe, Training and Events Manager at lrolfe@barcouncil.org.uk

Family Mediator Training Courses

Date

Location

Cost

Brochure

Options

23-25 Feb, 2-3 & 30-31 Mar 2012

Bristol

£1917.00