The JAMS Institute is pleased to announce its new ADR Certification Program for Paralegals and Legal Administrators. The 16-hour course combines eight hours of classroom instruction with an opportunity to observe a full-day mediation session conducted by an experienced JAMS neutral.
The program offers ADR Certification for participants once they complete the program, in which they will be certified as ADR Specialists who can provide expert support to firms and managing attorneys involved in arbitrations and mediations. It will also provide continuing education credit to paralegals and other legal professionals subject to CLE requirements.
Dates and times for the Program are as follows:
Class 1: Introduction and Overview, Negotiation Wednesday, September 23, 4 pm-6 pm
Class 2: Mediation Wednesday, September 30, 4 pm-6 pm
Class 3: Arbitration Wednesday, October 7, 4 pm -6 pm
Class 4: Ethics, International ADR Wednesday, October 14, 4 pm-6 pm
Weekly classes will run for four consecutive weeks, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, requiring a commitment from both participating firms and individuals, each of whom contributes one hour of time per week. Observation of mediation sessions will be scheduled based on JAMS current caseload and availability of participating neutrals.
Classroom instruction and observed mediation sessions will be held at the JAMS San Francisco Resolution Center, located at Two Embarcadero Center, 15th Floor, in downtown San Francisco.
The cost for the program is $200.
For information about the San Francisco training schedule or to register, please contact David Brandon, JAMS Institute Program Manager, at 415-774-2648, or by e-mail at dbrandon@jamsadr.com