Revista da EMERJ - V. 20 - N. 2 - Maio/Agosto - 2018

 R. EMERJ, Rio de Janeiro, v. 20, n. 2, p. 73 - 115, Maio/Agosto 2018 82 100 hour advanced training: each student conducts 6 “real” me- diations (Small Claims Court) under supervision of a certified instructor. Do you have a national organization of mediators? There are a few associations. Andorra Ramon Who can mediate? Who can be a mediator: Anybody holding a 3 years university degree in any subject + a specific training in mediation (150 h). Other requirements is to have a civil responsibility insurance. Is there a law that defines who can perform mediation? Is there a Law: Spring 2018. What kind of training program is required - how many hours and main topics taught? 150 hours specific training in mediation + 15 hours training every 2 years. The Law won’t specify any contents but this will be developed by the Mediation Committee that the Law will create. Do you have a national organization of mediators? No. My company (Dialoga) functions as a social entrepreneurship project and works in promoting and lobbying for mediation. The Law will create a Mediation Committee, but it’s not really an association.