MNLU Mumbai announces Short-Term Certificate Course on Mediation

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai through its Centre for Mediation and Research (CMR) in collaboration with Centre for Arbitration and Research (CAR) has announced the launch of its Online Certificate Course on Mediation.

The course, titled “Short-term Certificate Course on Mediation” (15 Hours) will be conducted from June 19, 2026 to June 24, 2026 over Zoom from 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM every day.

The course aims to provide participants with a foundational understanding of mediation, mediation laws, dispute resolution mechanisms, mediation processes, and international commercial mediation. The Programme is designed for students, professionals, academicians, and individuals interested in Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms. Upon successful completion of the course, the registered participants will be given an e-certificate.

Title of the Course:  Short-term Certificate Course on Mediation

Duration of the Course: 6 days, 15 hours, 2.30 hours per session

Timing of the Session: 02:00 PM-04:30 PM

Proposed Schedule of the Course

Date: Day 1 - June 19 (Friday)

Topic: Introduction to the Concept of Mediation Conflict, Conflict Management and Resolution

Name of Resource Person: Adv. Gandha Sahu (Advocate, Mediator & Trainer) An experienced Advocate and trained Mediator in family, contractual and property disputes, Adv. Gandha Sahu actively contributed to mediation and ADR awareness initiatives. She also has extensive practical experience in dispute resolution and mediation training.

Date: Day 2 - June 20 (Saturday)

Topic:

• Adversarial and Non-Adversarial

• Methods of Dispute Resolution

• ADR Mechanisms

• Mediation Centres in India

• Types of Mediation

Name of Resource Person: Adv. Dhruti Kapadia (Solicitor, International Arbitrator & Certified Mediator)

A solicitor, Arbitrator and trained Mediator, Adv. Dhruti Kapadia regularly conduct lectures and professional training programmes in ADR and legal practice.

Date: Day 3 - June 21 (Sunday)

Topic:

• Mediation Act, 2023

• Applicability and Provisions

• Pre-Litigation Mediation

• Disputes Not Fit for Mediation

• Mediation Process

Name of Resource Person: Adv. Prathamesh Popat (Mediator, Conciliator & ADR Professional) 

Renowned for his contribution to mediation awareness, settlement negotiations and dispute resolution practices, Adv. Prathamesh Popat has actively engaged in mediation-related academic and professional initiatives and conducting regular ADR training sessions.

Date: Day 4 - June 22 (Monday)

Topic:

• Mediation Process

• Stages of Mediation

Name of Resource Person: Dr. Gitanjali Prabhu Shetty (Advocate, Mediator & Arbitrator) 

An academician and expert in mediation, Dr. Gitanjali Prabhu Shetty has extensively contributed towards mediation studies and ADR capacity-building programmes through lectures, workshops and interdisciplinary engagement.

Date: Day 5 - June 23 (Tuesday)

Topic:

• Enforceability of Settlement Agreement

• Termination of Mediation

Name of Resource Person: Adv. Chitra Narayan (Senior Mediator, Author & Visiting Faculty)

A legal professional and academician, Adv. Chitra Narayan has made noteworthy contributions to the field and has experience in conducting academic and professional sessions on mediation law and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Date: Day 6 - June 24 (Wednesday)

Topic:

• International Commercial Mediation

• UNCITRAL Model Law

• International Settlement Agreements (2018)

• International Mediation Centres

• Global Opportunities

Name of Resource Person: Adv. A.J. Jawad (Registrar at International Arbitration and Mediation Centre, Hyderabad) 

An expert in the field of  international mediation frameworks, global mediation practices and international settlement mechanisms, Adv. A.J. Jawad made notable contributions in the field with professional and academic engagement.

Course Fee

External Participants (Seats: 20) – ₹2,000

MNLU Students (LLB & LLM) – ₹500

MA Mediation and PG Diploma Students of Arbitration and Mediation (Seat: 15) – ₹1,500

Registration Link

Payment Link

Important Dates

Course Date: June 19, 2026 – June 24 2026

Last Date of Registration: June 18, 2026, by 05:00 PM

As per CMR, the proposed Certificate Course on Mediation shall provide valuable practical and academic exposure to participants in the field of mediation and dispute resolution. The Programme is expected to strengthen awareness and capacity-building in mediation while also generating academic engagement and institutional outreach for the University.

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