Mediator Academy and Newcastle University Law School are excited to announce seven exclusive scholarships available for their online LLM in Mediation and International Commercial Dispute Resolution. Two of the seven scholarships, created by Mediator Academy, honor the late David Richbell, a prominent figure in the UK and international commercial mediation arena who left a lasting impact through his remarkable contributions over the years.
“As a chamber of experienced and successful commercial mediators, Independent Mediators is delighted to support this initiative which we hope will enable more practitioners and students from diverse backgrounds enter the field of commercial mediation. We believe this is a good way to honor the memory of David Richbell who did so much to advance the cause of mediation in the UK.”
Jonathan Lloyd-Jones, IMI Certified Mediator
What does the scholarship offer?
Recipients of the David Richbell scholarships will be granted more than financial support – they will have the unique opportunity to shadow top flight commercial mediators from Independent Mediators, a leading UK mediation chambers. What sets this program apart is the chance to gain invaluable practical experience in real-life commercial mediation under the mentorship of highly accomplished mediators.
Moreover, the LLM program has received esteemed recognition as an International Mediation Institute Certified Mediator Training Programme. This means that graduates not only earn an academically distinguished qualification but also a professionally recognized credential, adding immense value to their future careers in mediation and dispute resolution.
Who can apply?
The LLM program, designed to accommodate the needs of professionals and graduates alike as it offers both full and part-time study options. Being fully online makes it accessible to ambitious individuals from around the world seeking a thriving career in the field of international commercial dispute resolution.
Former students ranged from law graduates to experts in dispute resolution, as well as seasoned senior lawyers and professionals from the domains of law, business, and economics.
Details for applying:
The deadline for scholarship applications is 12 August 2023.
To apply, visit the following sites and follow the instructions provided:
In case of any questions, please contact Aled Davies at aled@mediatoracademy.com
Thanks for posting this Giorgia – David Richbell had a giant impact on the global mediation community and inspired many, like myself, to pursue a career in mediation when it was a nascent field.
Now, things look very different and it’s really exciting to see the adoption of mediation across many jurisdictions.
I couldn’t agree more with you Aled. It has truly spread across the globe and now accepted by many communities, race and religion