The SCMA Mentorship Program is designed for new mediators who have some experience and training and who are serious about starting their mediation practice. You will be mentored by top tier practitioners on the steps and goals of starting your own mediation practice. Each class is designed to move you closer to the launch of your practice, so it is expected that you make the effort commensurate with the tasks necessary for launching your paid mediation practice.
The Mentorship Program provides mediators who have completed their training with ‘real life’ and ‘hands-on’ tools and experiences necessary for successfully starting a private practice. Topics that are covered include: branding, marketing, networking, etc. In addition, extensive handouts and examples are shared so that mentees can develop a customized business model that is suited for them. In addition to class time, each mentee will be assigned to shadow an experienced and top-tier mediator.
In addition to the class time and the shadowing opportunity, participants will have to complete some required items as well as attend at least one SCMA PDG (Professional Development Group) meeting.
Applications are now being accepted for 2019!
Spring Program
As of October 2018, these are TENTATIVE.
4 group sessions held from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm on Wednesdays:
- 1/09/19
- 2/13/19
- 3/13/19
- 4/10/19
In addition, you will be expected to observe one (1) full day mediation scheduled during the regular work week during the months of January through May.
Fall Term Program
As of October 2018, these are TENTATIVE.
4 group sessions held from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm on Wednesdays:
- 7/10/19
- 8/7/19
- 9/14/19
- 10/16/19
In addition, you will be expected to observe one (1) full day mediation scheduled during the regular work week during the months of July through November.
Locations
Locations for all of these sessions will be provided by the mentors, but will be in the Los Angeles / Santa Monica regions. You will be expected to provide your own transportation to these sessions. There will be no make-up sessions if you miss a session, and there is no guarantee of availability of observations for you; only mentees with prospectively flexible calendars are encouraged to apply. Mentees who participate fully in the program will receive a 20 hour certificate of completion from the SCMA.
Mentee’s Pledge
By participating in the Program, mentees acknowledge and agree that:
- They will attend all class sessions as there are no make up sessions;
- All homework assignments will be completed and timely submitted; and
- They will be fully prepared to engage in the class sessions.
With respect to the shadowing opportunity, Mentees acknowledge and agree.
- They will only observe, and not participate or otherwise interact with counsel or the parties – unless initiated by the Mediator/Mentor;
- The Mentee will not use this opportunity for marketing or networking- e.g., business cards and/or contact information will not be exchanged, and no contact will initiated by the Mentee, with counsel or parties in attendance before, during or after the mediation;
- Everything that is seen or heard at the mediation will remain strictly confidential, and the observer may have to sign a Mediation/Confidentiality Agreement;
- Any questions should be saved and asked of the Mediator after the sessions has concluded; and
- Attire is business professional.
Group Session 1
- The Business of Mediation
- Intake and Convening
- Tracking Disputants
- Getting Paid for Your Services
Group Session 2
Mentees will be expected to have prepared their own mediation office materials based upon Session #1 and be prepared to improve their materials and discuss best practices.
Group Session 3
- The Business of Marketing Your Mediation Services
- Advertising
- Networking
- Marketing Materials
Group Session 4
Mentees will be expected to have prepared their own mediation office materials based upon Session #3 and be prepared to improve their materials and discuss best practices.
More Information
For further information call the SCMA Office at (866) 440-7880, or contact the members below:
David Scott Levaton, ESQ
Mitchell M. Tarighati
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