FAQs
Do I Need To Understand Law?
Law and Mediation
As a mediator, you are not being retained to provide any legal advice.
A law degree or other legal qualification is not a requirement.
It is worth knowing that while many lawyers make excellent mediators, some of the best mediators are non lawyers. The 9th CEDR Mediation Audit highlights that 56% of mediators who responded to the audit were non lawyer mediators.
Our delegates come from a very wide range of diverse backgrounds, including counselling, medicine, engineering, HR, Ombudspersons, head teachers as well as lawyers and judges.
