Advanced mediation skills for lawyers (SOLVE methodology)

This comprehensive program brings together the full SOLVE Mediation Methodology with advanced Mediation Advocacy skills, offering Dubai’s lawyers and legal consultants a unified and practical approach to effective mediation participation.

Developed by ADR Center and designed specifically for legal professionals, the course integrates the essential stages of mediation – from strategic preparation and issue exploration to advocacy techniques that elevate legal practice within mediation. Through interactive case studies and practical examples, participants learn to represent clients effectively, promote interest-based negotiations, and apply the SOLVE framework to achieve durable agreements in line with the clients’ interests.

Key learning objectives:

Understand the SOLVE framework and its application in mediation practice.
Conduct systematic case and stakeholder assessments before mediation (the power-interest framework).
Prepare clients psychologically and strategically for mediated negotiation.
Define mediation goals and preferred settlement parameters.
Apply SOLVE techniques for exploring issues and understanding interests.
Use effective communication and questioning strategies during joint sessions.
Balance joint sessions with private sessions strategically.
Support clients in expressing needs without escalating conflict.
Collaborate with mediators to maintain momentum and clarity during discussions.
Develop strategies to manage impasse and encourage constructive engagement.

Ideal for lawyers, legal consultants, and in-house counsel seeking to enhance their mediation representation skills and leverage advocacy as a core facet of dispute resolution.