What is required to become a court-approved mediator?
Pursuant to Court Rule 1:40-12(b) and Appendix 19, all persons serving as family law mediators are required to have successfully completed a minimum of 40 hours of classroom mediation skills training, with a minimum of 25 hours of that training to be completed before inclusion on the roster, and an additional 15 hours within one year after inclusion on the roster. They shall also be required to attend four hours of continuing education annually, Both attorney and non-attorney applicants need to have at least seven years of legal experience in the field of expertise. What do I have to do to meet the training requirements? In just 5 days at the New Jersey Law Center, you can complete the entire 40-hour requirement. A distinguished panel of highly experienced mediators will lead you through a series of lectures, demonstrations, exercises, and role plays. You’ll gain the knowledge you need to effectively manage conflict, enhance your communication and negotiation skills, and learn strategi
