Civil Mediation Training Course October 2026
Date: Oct 2, 2026 8:30 a.m. – Oct 8, 2026 5:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, 1 Constitution Sq, New Brunswick
Member Price: $1350.00
Non-Member Price: $1595.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Civil, Dispute Resolution
Keynote
Moderator
- Robert E. Margulies, Esq.
- Past Chair, Dispute Resolution Section, New Jersey State Bar Association
Schumann Hanlon Margulies LLC, Jersey City
Presenters
- Theodore K. Cheng, Esq.
- ADR Office of Theo Cheng LLC, West Windsor
- Felicia T. Farber, Esq.
- Farber Resolutions, LLC, Wayne
- Laura A. Kaster, Esq.
- Appropriate Dispute Solutions, Princeton
- Suzanne M. McSorley, Esq.
- Stevens & Lee, Princeton
- F. Peter Phillips, Esq.
- Business Conflict Management, Montclair
- Terri R. Reicher, Esq.
- Professor of Law, NJAPM, Pompton Lakes
- Richard H. Steen, Esq.
- Past President, New Jersey State Bar Association
Richard H. Steen, LLC, Princeton
Training Schedule:
Day 1 - Friday, Oct. 2 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Day 2 - Saturday, Oct. 3 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Day 3 - Monday, Oct. 5 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Day 4 - Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Day 5 - Thursday, Oct. 8 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
All sessions will be at the New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Expand your practice - Become a Court Approved Mediator!
Course Requirement:
The New Jersey Supreme Court mandates that certain complex cases be sent to mediation, using court-approved mediators. The program includes all New Jersey counties. Pursuant to Court Rule 1:40-12, those individuals who have been trained in basic mediation skills and who meet other requirements will be placed on a court-approved list and selected to mediate these cases. After the first two free hours on each case, court-approved mediators will be able to set market-rate fees for their services.
What is required to become a court-approved mediator?
Eligibility for inclusion on the Court’s civil mediator roster is determined by a subcommittee of the Supreme Court Committee on Complementary Dispute Resolution. Pursuant to Court Rule 1:40-12, all applicants must be mentored by an experienced court roster mediator (who has been approved to serve as a mentor) for at least five hours in at least two Superior Court cases. Educational and experiential requirements are also necessary, as well as completion of an application form.
What do I have to do to meet the training requirements?
In just five days with NJICLE, you can complete the basic training requirement. A distinguished panel of professionals will lead you through a series of lectures, demonstrations, exercises and role playing. You’ll gain the knowledge you need to effectively manage conflict, enhance your communication and negotiation skills, and learn strategies for dealing with the problems you are likely to encounter during the mediation process.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy:
If you need to cancel your registration and are not transferring to another program or date, please submit a written request to us at least three business days before the event, meeting, or gathering. You will receive a refund minus a $20.00 cancellation fee. No refunds or registration changes will be issued within three business days of the event, meeting, or gathering.
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