5-Day Mediation Workshop for Attorneys
Dear Colleagues,
About mediation
As you are no doubt aware, the Rules regulating the mediation process in the Magistrate’s Courts were published on 18 March 2014 and came into operation on 1 December 2014. The new rules facilitate settlement of cases through mediation. Past experience has shown that mediation done effectively can resolve many cases and conflicts.
New phase
Using mediation effectively brings a new phase to the way attorneys view and deal with civil disputes. They will need to adopt mediation techniques and reassess and revise strategies that worked in the past.
LEAD workshop
The workshop is primarily designed to prepare attorneys to be mediators. Attorneys will also be equipped to advise clients on the mediation process. When designing the workshop content, the draft standards for Court-Annexed Mediation were taken into account. Book now as only 20 participants can be accommodated per centre.
Kind regards
LEAD Mediation Department
City, dates and presenters
City / Dates / Presenters
Pretoria / 15-19 February 2016 / Ahmed Cachalia and Charles Mendelow
Cape Town / 11-15 April 2016 / Siham Boda and Grant Gunston
Durban / 18-22 April 2016 / Kresen Moodley and Sue Pillay
Johannesburg / 09-13 May 2016 / Ahmed Cachalia and Charles Mendelow
These presenters are experienced, practising mediators and the teaching methodology to be used will essentially be learning–by–doing which will include working through case studies.
How to register
Editable registration form on page 3
Please complete the registration form on the last page of this document. E-mail the form, payment proof and supporting documents to .
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Outline of the programme topics- Basic civil procedure pre-workshop assignment
- Mediation in the South African context
- A study of the court-annexed mediation rules
- The mediation process principles, stages and methodology of mediation
- Role and function of the mediator
- Conflict management
- Essential skills in negotiation
- Adversarial processes
- Social-context and diversity awareness
- Taking control of the mediation process
- Dealing with people and building rapport
- Communication and diplomacy
- Gaining an understanding of the problems
- Confidentiality, privacy and reporting obligations
- Neutrality and impartiality
- Drafting agreements at the end of the process
- Skills required in moving towards a solution that satisfies the needs of the parties, and
- Practical skills to conduct a mediation process.
Accreditation
The LSSA has provisionally been accredited by Dispute Settlement Accreditation Council [‘DiSAC’] for general commercial mediation standard training. Note: ‘DiSAC’ is only extending provisional accreditation for training workshops as it is in the process of finalising a more detailed assessment process.
Who should attend?
All attorneys and candidate attorneys, especially (but not exclusively) those involved with civil litigation. Registrations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Certificate of successful completion
Important: Delegates are required to attend the full 5 day (40-hour) workshop and comply with all assessment requirements in order to receive a Certificate of Successful Completion.
NB: Additional requirements for candidate attorneys and non-attorneys
To receive the Certificate of Successful Completion, these students must pass a separate online multiple choice test on Civil Procedure. Knowledge of Civil Procedure is a requirement in terms of the standards for Court-Annexed Mediation set by the Department of Justice.
Candidate attorneys registered at LEAD should use the High Court Practice and Magistrate’s Court Practice manuals to study for the test. Other participants will be expected to purchase the LEAD manuals (Ctrl click here for order form). The online test date will be advised after the delegate has registered.
Registration fee categories
The registration fees are substantially subsidised for practising attorneys and candidate attorneys. Workshop material and refreshments are included in the fee.
1. Practising attorneys: R 5 300.00 per person
2. Candidate attorneys: R 4 200.00 per person
3. Practising attorneys from firms further than 150 km from closest venue: R 4 500.00 per person
4. Non-practising attorneys/Others: R 8 500.00 per person
Cancellation clauses
Cancellation by delegate
To cancel your registration, please e-mail at least 48 hours before the workshop date to avoid being liable for the full rate. Refunds must be claimed in writing within 15 business days after cancellation.
Cancellation by LEAD
If you want to attend this programme, please book as soon as possible as LEAD reserves the right to cancel a learning activity should the number of delegates not justify the costs involved. Registered delegates will be given reasonable notice of cancellation.
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BOOK NOW as only 20 participants accepted per centre/ Registration Form
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INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE FORM
Save the form on your computer and type your details directly onto the form to replace . Click on the appropriate blocks . Save and email the form to together with proof of payment.
Dates in 2016
Pretoria: 15-19 February 2016
Cape Town: 11-15 April 2016 / Durban: 18-22 April 2016
Johannesburg: 9-13 May 2016
Registration fee categories for the 5-day workshop
Practising attorneys: R 5 300.00 per person Candidate attorneys*: R 4 200.00 per person
Practising attorneys from firms further than 150 km from closest venue: R 4 500.00 per person
Non-practising attorneys/Others*: R 8 500.00 per person
* NB: Candidate attorneys and non-attorneys will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion only if they have passed a separate online multiple-choice test on Civil Procedure. The required study material is listed on page 3.
Your details
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Payment by EFT
Bank: FNB Pretoria | Account no: 6200 9641 079 | Ref: Cell no/name | Branch code: 251445. / R
Special Dietary Requirements (if any):
Halal Kosher Vegetarian / If disabled, nature of disability:
Notes
1. Registration will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis provided payment details has been received.
2. The venue for this workshop will be confirmed by LEAD with registration confirmation. Please wait for the confirmation before you make your travel and accommodation arrangements.
3. Fees must be paid to the designated Law Society of South Africa’s bank account. The LSSA will not accept liability if fees are paid into any other bank account.
4. Any person who has registered for a workshop and fails to cancel (in writing) at least 48 hours prior to the workshop starting, shall be held liable for the full payment.
5. Registrations close 48 hours prior to the workshop date. No registrations will be accepted thereafter.
For questions on the workshop, e-mail , Tamara Sihlangu - tel: 012 441 4673/00
Alternate contact: Molalatladi Modiba - andries@LSSALEAD,org.za or tel: 012 441 4655/00
For questions on registration, e-mail . Annelie Dagnin - tel (0)12 441 4669/00
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