Legal Courses

Legal Courses

Introduction to Family Law and Procedure for Mediators

Provider
Mediate BC Society
Course name
Introduction to Family Law and Procedure for Mediators
Audience
Available to everyone
Primary target audience
  • Other
Course no.
Start date
Jan-01-2026
End date
Dec-31-2026
Total course hours
21.00
Family law ADR qualification course hours
21.00  -  Mediation
  • Drafting
  • The statutory framework of mediation
0.00  -  Arbitration
0.00  -  Parenting Coordinator
0.00  -  Family Violence

Practice area
  • Family (excluding incidental real estate, wills and estates)
  • Mediation/Arbitration
Delivery method
Online course
Description
Family Law and Procedure for Mediators is a 21-hour self-directed, online course that will provide you with a working knowledge of provincial and federal legislation relevant to your practice as a family mediator, including relevant information on court procedures in BC and information on legal resources that can be accessed in support of families across the province. This course offers an introduction to foundation concepts in family law and procedure, organized into seven modules. This course includes posts, activities, content, and an assignment that will be reviewed by a tutor. Students have a 3-month window to complete this course, from the date of enrollment.
City
Province/state
British Columbia
Country
Canada