The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department (LAD) has taken a historic step by making mediation advocacy training mandatory for all practicing lawyers as part of the Continuing Legal Professional Development (CLPD) program. This bold initiative is in collaboration with the ADR Center and it highlights Dubai’s leadership in advancing alternative dispute resolution and reflects a growing global shift toward more collaborative and cost-effective ways of resolving disputes.

For our mediation awareness community, this initiative is monumental. It reinforces the value of mediation in the legal system and ensures that lawyers are well-equipped to guide clients through the mediation process. By requiring this training, Dubai is fostering a legal culture that prioritizes dialogue, understanding, and mutually beneficial solutions over lengthy court battles.

Why This Matters:

Promotes Efficient Dispute Resolution: Lawyers will gain essential skills to represent clients in mediation, offering faster, more affordable solutions than traditional litigation.
Strengthens Mediation Practices: With legal professionals trained in mediation advocacy, more individuals and businesses will turn to mediation as a first choice for resolving conflicts.
Global Leadership: Dubai is setting an example for other jurisdictions by integrating mediation into the core of legal practice.

For more information visit the CLDP portal:
https://training.legal.dubai.gov.ae/mediation-advocacy-elevating-legal-practice-in-mediation/?lang=en

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