Accredited Professional Mediation Training Course
Accredited Professional Mediation Training Course 📍 School of Law, City University of Hong Kong
Overview Schedule Requirements & Details How to Apply
Overview The Accredited Professional Mediation Training Course of CityUHK School of Law is designed for visiting students who wish to develop professional mediation skills and intend to become HKMAAL accredited mediators. Upon successful completion of the course, and subject to completing Stage 2 and Stage 3 requirements as stipulated by the HKMAAL, students are eligible to apply for Accredited General Mediator status of the HKMAAL.

Highlights:
The course effectively combines theoretical frameworks with intensive practical skills. A variety of selected readings, interactive exercises, video analyses, and simulated role-plays will be utilized to encourage in-depth analysis of mediation concepts. Students will apply these concepts in practice by conducting diverse case scenarios under the direct supervision of highly experienced coaches.
Programme Schedule
Date Time Venue
17 August 2026 (Mon) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (4 hrs) City University of Hong Kong
18 August 2026 (Tue) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (4 hrs)
19 August 2026 (Wed) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (4 hrs)
20 August 2026 (Thu) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (4 hrs)
21 August 2026 (Fri) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (4 hrs)
22 August 2026 (Sat) 9:00 am – 8:00 pm (10 hrs)
# (9:00am–1:00pm & 2:00pm–8:00pm)
23 August 2026 (Sun) 9:00 am – 8:00 pm (10 hrs)
# (9:00am–1:00pm & 2:00pm–8:00pm)

# Includes a 1-hour lunch break for daytime teaching sessions.
Course Information & Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements & Fees
  • Degree Requirement:
    Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized university or equivalent qualification.
  • English Proficiency:
    If the qualification is from an institution where English is not the medium of instruction, required minimums apply:
    • TOEFL (iBT): 88
    • IELTS (Overall): 6.5
    • CET-6 (Mainland): 520
    • Or other equivalent qualifications.
    (TOEFL/IELTS valid for 2 years preceding course commencement; CET-6 valid for 3 years.)
  • Programme Fee:
    HK$16,000
    Fees paid are non-refundable unless the course is cancelled or suspended. Payment instructions will be provided upon successful application in late July 2026.
Course Delivery & Assessment
  • Medium & Mode:
    English / Face-to-face mode.
    (In the event of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, a make-up class will be arranged.)
  • Assessment Criteria:
    • Continuous Assessment: 100%
    • Minimum Passing Requirement: 40%
  • Class Assessment Components:
    • Simulated Case Scenarios: Evaluating the ability to apply theory to actual practice.
    • In-class Exercises: Testing comprehension of stages and skills required in mediation.
    • Written Settlement Agreement: Testing the ability to draft concise, precise, and enforceable agreements.
  • * Attendance Note:
    100% attendance is strictly required for students to pass this training course.

📜 Certificate Award: A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to students upon their successful fulfilment of all course requirements.

👨‍🏫 Lead Trainer: Professor Christopher TO (LLMArbDR Programme Director, Adjunct Professor, School of Law, CityUHK)

⚠️ Special Notice: CityUHK School of Law reserves the right to cancel the Training Course in the event of insufficient enrolment or any unforeseen circumstances. For Adverse Weather Arrangements, please visit here.

How to Apply? Please send your completed Registration Form (Download Link) along with all required supporting documents via email to llmarb@cityu.edu.hk on or before 24 July 2026 (Friday).

Confirmation of acceptance will be advised via email in late July 2026.
General Enquiry For enquiries, please contact us at: llmarb@cityu.edu.hk