Ukrainian Experience of Developing the “Mediation in English” Course Presented at the Global Legal Skills XVII Conference

We are proud that the experience of developing the Mediation in English course, created in cooperation with Barry J. Roberts, was presented at the prestigious international Global Legal Skills XVII Conference, held this year at the Faculty of Law of Masaryk University in Brno (Czech Republic).

This event brought together law professors, legal practitioners, and researchers from around the world, and for the first time provided an opportunity to share the insights of developing a course that helps mediators enhance their professional skills for working in international disputes. Barry J. Roberts shared with the participants the key stages of the program's development, its objectives, and practical outcomes.

The Mediation in English course serves as a vivid example of how, even in challenging times, it is possible to create new educational opportunities for Ukrainian professionals. During the presentation, the results of the program's implementation were shared, along with experiences demonstrating the wide range of areas where mediators can be effective.

Continuing the topic, Natasha Mazaraki, an active member of the Ukrainian Mediation Academy (UMA) team, presented the Academy's initiatives for universities, students, and legal professionals.

The development of the course has contributed to enhancing practical mediation skills, strengthening the capacity of Ukrainian mediators to work internationally, and increasing their professional resilience in today's environment.

We are sincerely grateful to Barry J. Roberts for the inspiration, cooperation, and support of Ukrainian mediators on their path to professional development. It was a great pleasure to meet in person at the conference and discuss further steps for the development of joint initiatives.

 We invite you to watch the video about the course