The aim and objectives of a Mediation and Arbitration Centre at SOLJ are as follows:
- To provide an alternative mechanism for resolving disputes outside of the court system, through mediation and arbitration.
- To educate law students and train them in the skills necessary to act as mediators and arbitrators.
- To provide a neutral and impartial forum for parties to resolve disputes
in a timely, cost-effective, and efficient manner.
- To promote the use of mediation and arbitration as a means of resolving
disputes, particularly in cases where court proceedings may not be
necessary or appropriate.
- To encourage parties to work together to find mutually acceptable
solutions to their disputes
- To reduce the burden on the court system by providing an alternative
means of dispute resolution.
- To provide access to justice to parties who may not be able to afford the
costs of litigation.
- To maintain the confidentiality of the proceedings and protect the
privacy of the parties involved.
- Overall, the aim and objectives of a Mediation and Arbitration Centre at a
SOLJ are to promote the use of alternative dispute resolution
mechanisms, provide education and training to students, and provide a
forum for resolving disputes fairly and efficiently.
