Mediation Theory and PracticeRecognized by The Law Society of Hong Kong as a CPD point course and

recognized by Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)as a mediation training course

Trainers: Prof. Sarah E. Hilmer, Mr. Robin Egerton, Prof. Anne Scully-Hill The course covers the fundamentals of mediation in theory and practice, particularly focusing on Hong Kong’s mediation development and current status. It is designed to provide a theoretical base as well as opportunities to acquire and practice skills by regular interaction in class and by contactwith professionals in the field.

Class: May 2010 Duration: 44 hours

Week 1 Time Week 2 Time7 May 2010 (Friday) 6:00pm – 9:00pm 14 May 2010 (Friday) 6:00pm – 9:00pm 8 May 2010 (Saturday) 9:00am – 5:00pm 15 May 2010 (Saturday) 9:00am – 5:00pm 9 May 2010 (Sunday) 10:00am – 3:00pm 16 May 2010 (Sunday) 10:00am – 3:00pm

Week 3 Time Venue

28 May 2010 (Friday) 6:00pm – 9:00pm

29 May 2010 (Saturday) 9:00am – 6:00pm

CUHK Graduate Law Centre, 2/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong

Course Delivery The theory will be delivered in segments, commencing from the preparation of a mediation processand concluding with the settlement agreement. After each stage of the mediation process,participants will be asked to convert the theory into practice by way of role plays.

Course Content1. Introduction and overview of the course

- Introduction of mediation as part of ADR methods - Conflict theory

2. Negotiation- The Harvard System and its principles - Role plays and debrief

3. Mediation - Mediation in general: definition, roles of mediator, legal representatives and parties - Mediation process in detail - Role plays and debrief

4. Communication skills

5. Other related topics

6. Introduction to co-mediation

Mediation Theory and PracticeRecognized by The Law Society of Hong Kong as a CPD point course and

recognized by Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)as a mediation training course

Professional Recognition The course is recognized by The Law Society of Hong Kong as a Continuing Professional Development course. 35 CPD points will be awarded to participants upon completion of the whole course (44 hours).

Upon successful of completion, participants can apply to the HKIAC to obtain credit towards Stage 1 Mediation Accreditation.

A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who have successfully completed the whole course and have achieved 100% attendance.

TrainersProfessor Sarah E. Hilmer (Lead Trainer) Mr. Robin Egerton (Lead Trainer) Ph.D, LL.M, MLLP, Solicitor (non-practicing), Accredited Mediator Barrister-at-Law, Accredited Mediator,Director of the Mediation Institute, Parkside ChambersFaculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Professor Anne Scully-Hill (Assistant Trainer)LL.M, LL.B (Hons), Accredited MediatorAssociate of the Mediation InstituteFaculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

FeesCourse Fee: HK$16,800Application Fee: HK$200All fees paid are non-refundable unless the course is cancelled or the application is unsuccessful.

Application Procedures Class size is strictly limited and applications are considered on first-comes-first basis. Interested applicants have to submit an application online at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/law/mediationcourse and pay the fees of HK$17,000 by sending a crossed cheque payable to “The Chinese University of Hong Kong”to the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong on or before 23 April2010, 6:00pm. Please write down your name and the course title on the back of the cheque.

EnquiriesTel.: (852) 2696-1011 Fax: (852) 2994-2505 Email: mediationinstitute@law.cuhk.edu.hkWebsite: http://www.law.cuhk.edu.hk/resources/mediation