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 86 Russia Dmitry Who can mediate? Distinction between professional and non-professional media- tors. Mediators must have a university degree, undergo training and pass an exam at the end of each of the 3 professional levels. Is there a law that defines who can perform mediation? Yes. Mediation Law, followed by regulations regarding training that were issued by the Ministry of Education and Science. What kind of training program is required - how many hours and main topics taught? Training program. Level program. 1st level allows to mediate as a professional. 2nd level is focused on specialities like family, commercial, labor etc. 3rd level certifies mediators as trainers of 1st level candidates. Training level is concluded with an exam. Do you have a national organization of mediators? Since 2011 there is the “National Organization of Mediators” in the form of NGO. Currently, it is optional to be a member of this or- ganization.