What is your opinion in the confidentiality versus good-faith requirement controversy as it applies to your state?
Research the state of mediator qualification in your state.
·Is there one statute or regulation that covers all mediators, or are different specialties required to meet different qualification standards? Does your state describe explicit requirements or defer to a professional organization to set standards? Do court mediators have one set of qualifications and private mediators another?
·Choose one kind of mediator qualification law within your state and look at the standards in detail. Does the law require a particular professional background (for example, do the mediators have to be lawyers, therapists, or social workers)?
What is the nature and scope of any required mediation-specific training or education? Are prospective mediators required to apprentice to a mentor and, if so, for how long? Are qualified mediators required to fulfill mediation-specific continuing education requirements? If so, how much?