I attended the mediation training at Normanton Chambers, Taunton in July 2023. After years of trainings and CPD, I found it the most useful and practical one-week course I've ever joined. Superb teaching, seamless organisation, access to impressive faculty members and resources - and a great cohort. Excellent in every way.

Chris Murgatroyd, new Mediator

July 2023 Course

"Life changing."

Martin Bloom

CEO and Venture Capital Board Member

"The course was better than I expected, the tutors were all fantastic. They taught us from beginner’s level and explained everything in an easy-to-understand way, which meant I didn’t feel like I was thrown in the deep end when I started mediating the case studies."

Ravinder Pooni, Team Leader

The Insolvency Service

"This course is absolutely fabulous! Highly demanding, professionally run, yet great fun. The tutors made learning what is a radically different set of skills seem effortless."

Caroline Minto

2022 Alumnus

(... continued) There is a rich blend of tutors and facilitators, who have a very wide range of backgrounds. It may sound over the top, but by day one I was completely re-thinking the way I approached problems, and indeed the way I communicated with people. Whether you are a lawyer or not, this course has something to offer anyone who wants to resolve issues in any walk of life. I found my legal background, something of a disadvantage, as I had to be ‘untrained’ in lots of ways I approach disputes. Most importantly of all, I learnt to listen and not talk! To say it is ‘value for money’ is an understatement. I urge you to sign up. You will not regret it.’

Ben - Riviera Mediation

Ben Tisdall, former Solicitor - now full time mediator

"The course provided a provided a comprehensive account of mediation and how it works. The tutors were very knowledgeable and clearly determined to ensure everyone on the course left with a good understanding of the subject."

Didi Olatunbosun, Law student

King's College London

"An intensive, comprehensive and action packed course which allowed me to see beyond the theory to putting it into practice. It is one thing to read about a field of practice and quite another to try and do it yourself!"

Rachel Weston - Accredited Mediator Foundation Training Course

Broadcaster and singer

‘The Society of Mediators course will both change your life and the way you look at resolving any dispute in the future. I was already a convert to mediation, having been continually frustrated by the court process, in my practice as a solicitor. However, the course gave me a completely fresh outlook in the way to deal with mediation, and is designed to fast-track you to have the skills, you may have thought you had, but didn’t realise you need. The week is intense, but in a good way, and planned so that you often don’t really realise you are continually learning. (continues...)

Ben Tisdall

Mediator at Riviera Mediation - full time since 2023 Course

I know it has been over a month since we completed the course, but the more I reflect upon those 5 days, the more I realise their immense impact. This has been the most stimulating course I have done in over 3 years, and for that I cannot thank you enough. The time, and effort you and your lovely team put into the structure and content of the course, and the skills you passed, on were simply life-altering. This introduction to the world of mediation has greatly deepened my passion for ADR, and I am extremely excited to go further with this. I am looking forward to the next steps,

Farah Shaheen

King's College London

"I cannot recall ever attending a training course, particularly one that lasts from 10am to gone 6pm for 5 consecutive days, where I have felt constantly engaged and enthused. All of the tutors have been superb and their passion and commitment to mediation is clear."

Jude Shepherd, Barrister

42 Bedford Row

"An excellent introduction to mediation and a great opportunity for personal development. I was pushed out of my comfort zone and challenged by an engaging and interesting faculty."

Jane Leitch, Consultant Ophthalmologist

Bupa

"A substantial, through and entertaining course... provided me with the important basics [and] broke down assumptions I had previously. The tutors were inspiring and kind and I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn with lovely new people from outside of my usual ‘tunnel’."

Catherine Rowlands, Barrister

Cornerstone Chambers

This course was engaging, excellently delivered and thoroughly enjoyable! I would recommend this to lawyers and non-lawyers alike. The skills that you will learn on the course will be beneficial in various aspects of life, irrespective of whether or not you want to practise as a mediator afterwards!

Mass Ndow-Njie

Barrister, Government Legal Department

"An inspiring week of hard work, learning from superb, experienced and enthusiastic professionals in a friendly relaxed environment."

Dr Francis Graydon, Barrister

KCH Garden Square

Dear Jonathan Thank you so much for such a great course - I came expecting to train as a mediator, and have left with a whole new appreciation of how mediation, done well, can be better than litigation. Kind regards Charles

Charles C, Barrister

The Society of Mediators 5 day Accredited Civil, Commercial and International course has been invaluable and well worth attending. The support from Helen has been fantastic. The training from Jonathan , Andrea , Helena, Brian, Sacha and Martin is to a very high standard by very experienced Mediators. I learned the skills required to be an accredited Mediator but it has also complimented my practice as a Barrister. The course is recognised by the Bar Council, Civil Mediation Council and Institute of Arbitrators. The Society also provides ongoing support post training for all students 😊. Dee

Dee

Barrister - London