UCL Members Only
The definitive course for University College London members and mediators
40 hours
This is the booking and payment page for the UCL Reading Week 2025 Mediation Course only
From £450.00 inc VAT
Course Code: UCL2025
This course is for UCL members only - full details are in the prospectus supplied by Dr John Sorabji
Contact - UCL [email protected]
This exceptional course offers everything at a Foundation level for the newly qualifying mediator wishing to work in the UK, Europe, or internationally. This is identical to our renowned Accredited Mediator Foundation courseadopted by the Bar Council course and offered by the same Faculty under a new relaitonship with University College..
The feedback for the Faculty since 1999 is legendary, and this course for UCL Members only 25% of comparable alternatives because as a Charity we do not take a profit - we just fund our costs and our charitable activities in the UK such as the Free Mediation Project and our international outreach in southern Africa. This means for UCL our fees are reduced to just £450 for the week Our educational activities are also VAT-exempt (zero-rated) so this offers and additional saving.
The course represents the key step towards qualification as a Civil & Commercial Mediator and successful completion will result in certification as a mediator subject to undertaking the required observations. Delegates will undertake both theory and practical elements during this intensive, week-long course and will be required to undergo both an assessed simulated mediation and written examination.
Who is this for?
This course is suitable for anyone at UCL who has an interest in learning more about mediation, whether they intend to practice as a mediator themselves or simply use the skills learned within their own student life or future roles. No previous knowledge or understanding of alternative dispute resolution or the law is required as all essential elements will be covered on the course.
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Jonathan Dingle FRSA AKC Faculty Leader, Mediator and Mentor
Jonathan Dingle is (he says hesitating) a King's College law alumni - and now a barrister, mediator, arbitrator. Following a career in the Royal Navy including a period as Judge Advocate, he chose to specialise in the areas of Clinical Negligence and complex Personal Injury, particularly those with a military element and balances this with a busy mediation practice. An early adopter and staunch advocate of ADR in the UK, Jonathan has written chapters on the subject for a number of legal texts, as well as the bestselling handbook, Practical Mediation.
Course availability
16 – 20 Feb 2026
University College London Law Faculty, London
40 hours
Starts at:
Monday 16 February 2026 9:45am
Ends at:
Friday 20 February 2026 5:45pm
Cost
£450.00 inc VAT
Location details
- University College London Law Faculty
- Bentham House,
- 4-8 Endsleigh Gardens
- London
- WC1H 0EG
Contact
020 7679 2000Need Help?
Foundation training is at the core of all of the Society's accredited mediaiton training.
Need Help?Testimonials
What do learners think of our courses? Read a selection of course feedback from learners below.
This course was engaging, excellently delivered and thoroughly enjoyable! I would recommend this to lawyers and non-lawyers alike. The skills that you will learn on the course will be beneficial in various aspects of life, irrespective of whether or not you want to practise as a mediator afterwards!
Barrister, Government Legal Department
"An intensive, comprehensive and action packed course which allowed me to see beyond the theory to putting it into practice. It is one thing to read about a field of practice and quite another to try and do it yourself!"
Broadcaster and singer
‘The Society of Mediators course will both change your life and the way you look at resolving any dispute in the future. I was already a convert to mediation, having been continually frustrated by the court process, in my practice as a solicitor. However, the course gave me a completely fresh outlook in the way to deal with mediation, and is designed to fast-track you to have the skills, you may have thought you had, but didn’t realise you need. The week is intense, but in a good way, and planned so that you often don’t really realise you are continually learning. (continues...)
Mediator at Riviera Mediation - full time since 2023 Course
(... continued) There is a rich blend of tutors and facilitators, who have a very wide range of backgrounds. It may sound over the top, but by day one I was completely re-thinking the way I approached problems, and indeed the way I communicated with people. Whether you are a lawyer or not, this course has something to offer anyone who wants to resolve issues in any walk of life. I found my legal background, something of a disadvantage, as I had to be ‘untrained’ in lots of ways I approach disputes. Most importantly of all, I learnt to listen and not talk! To say it is ‘value for money’ is an understatement. I urge you to sign up. You will not regret it.’
Ben Tisdall, former Solicitor - now full time mediator
"I cannot recall ever attending a training course, particularly one that lasts from 10am to gone 6pm for 5 consecutive days, where I have felt constantly engaged and enthused. All of the tutors have been superb and their passion and commitment to mediation is clear."
42 Bedford Row
"The course was better than I expected, the tutors were all fantastic. They taught us from beginner’s level and explained everything in an easy-to-understand way, which meant I didn’t feel like I was thrown in the deep end when I started mediating the case studies."
The Insolvency Service
"An excellent introduction to mediation and a great opportunity for personal development. I was pushed out of my comfort zone and challenged by an engaging and interesting faculty."
Bupa
"Life changing."
CEO and Venture Capital Board Member
"A substantial, through and entertaining course... provided me with the important basics [and] broke down assumptions I had previously. The tutors were inspiring and kind and I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn with lovely new people from outside of my usual ‘tunnel’."
Cornerstone Chambers
"The course provided a provided a comprehensive account of mediation and how it works. The tutors were very knowledgeable and clearly determined to ensure everyone on the course left with a good understanding of the subject."
King's College London