Basic Mediation Training/Harvard Mediation Program

Upon completion of basic training, trainees are required to complete a two semester commitment with HMP to mediate in a “designated” court every other week or to mediate cases outside of court such as tenant-to-tenant or animal control disputes. Trainees mediate under the supervision of experienced HMP members, known as HMP's “liaisons.” HMP mediators mediate small claims cases in five District Courts in the Greater Boston area: Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Malden, and Quincy as well as in the Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court. HMP mediates Harassment Prevention Order cases in the Quincy and Malden District Courts. Out-of-court cases include those referred to HMP from housing developments and from animal control agencies.

To register for or inquire further about this training, please contact Maureen Griffin at 617-495-1854 or   mgriffin@law.harvard.edu.