Mediation: Theory to Practice

Our legal landscape is increasingly recognizing the hidden potential of consensual dispute resolution, where party autonomy is sacred. However, there is a limited body of literature that can effectively serve as a guide for students and practitioners alike to develop their basic understanding of the workings of mediation, and to employ critical thinking strategies that can assist them in solving the unique challenges that come with each mediation. Mediation aims to fill that vacuum. It is structured keeping in mind the curriculum drafted by the Bar Council of India so that students can have consolidated reading material that not only focuses on orthodox theories and the conventional practice of mediation, but also deals with the best practices of cross-cultural and cross-border mediation. Additionally, emphasis is also laid upon the structure of conflict, a multidimensional vision of justice and the art of communication using advanced Neuro-Linguistic Programming. This book hopes to deliver some crucial insights into the law and practice of mediation, which can help young lawyers and trainers to handle mediation cases deftly and explore potential viable careers in dispute resolution that are different from litigation.