Mediation
The Neutral Path to a Shared Agreement
Mediation & Conflict Resolution: Facilitating Justice
Our Commitment to Mediation
At DBHP Sabha’s Shri P V Joshi Law college, Dharwad, we believe that the true essence of law is not just to win a case, but to resolve a conflict. In strict compliance with the BCI Rules of Legal Education, we provide intensive clinical training in Mediation—a voluntary, confidential, and party-centered process that serves as a powerful alternative to traditional litigation
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Why Mediation Matters for Law Students
• A Shift in Perspective: We move away from the “adversarial” model to a “collaborative” model. Students learn that a successful lawyer is one who can help parties bridge their differences.
• The Mediation Act, 2023: Our curriculum is updated to ensure students understand the latest statutory framework, including the nuances of pre-litigation mediation and settlement agreements.
• Professional Skill-Building: Mediation demands high-level soft skills—neutrality, active listening, creative problem-solving, and emotional intelligence—all of which make our graduates more versatile and professional.
• Cost-Effectiveness & Speed: We teach students how to provide efficient service to clients by avoiding the prolonged timeline of court trials, a skill that is increasingly demanded by corporate and individual clients alike.
- • **Crisis Management:** Negotiators must remain calm and adaptable under pressure. Our training builds the emotional intelligence required to handle high-stakes disputes while maintaining professional decorum. • **Strategic Preparation:** Students learn to research and identify the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA), ensuring they never enter a negotiation without a clear strategy and fallback plan.
- Minimum GPA/grade requirements as set by the university.
- For graduate programs: a recognized bachelor’s degree with required CGPA.
- For graduate programs: a recognized bachelor’s
Our Clinical Mediation Framework
• Simulated Mediation Clinics: Our campus hosts mock mediation sessions where students alternate roles as Mediators, Disputants, and Legal Counsel, working under the guidance of experienced faculty.
• Case Studies: We analyze real-world mediation success stories, focusing on commercial, family, and matrimonial disputes to understand the psychology behind settlement.
• Mediation Advocacy Training: Students learn how to represent a client effectively within a mediation setting—a skill distinct from court advocacy.
• Guest Lectures & Expert Clinics: We facilitate sessions with certified mediators and judicial officers from local Mediation Centers, providing students with insights into real-world practice.
- Completed secondary education (HSC/A-Level/Equivalent).
- Minimum GPA/grade requirements as set by the university.
- For graduate programs: a recognized bachelor’s degree with required CGPA.
- For graduate programs: a recognized bachelor’s
Essential Learning Outcomes
- Identify whether a case is suitable for mediation or requires court intervention.
- Draft comprehensive and enforceable Settlement Agreements.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality and neutrality throughout the mediation process.
- Navigate the ethical dilemmas that often arise during negotiations.
- Completed secondary education (HSC/A-Level/Equivalent).
- Minimum GPA/grade requirements as set by the university.
- For graduate programs: a recognized bachelor’s degree with required CGPA.
- For graduate programs: a recognized bachelor’s
