• Schedule: 10 September to 28 November 2025. 

• Maximum Seats: 48. 

• Fee: ₹0. Fully waived.

• Target Audience: Beginners in mediation.

• Start Date of Registration: 1 August 2025. 

• Last Date of Registration: 15 August 2025. The selected candidates will be individually notified via WhatsApp by 31 August 2025. 

• Application Form: Use this Application Form to apply.

• Sessions & Schedule: View Full Schedule. 

• Use this Application Form to apply. 

• Apply by 9 pm, 15 August 2025.

• Please read the text below (and links) carefully before applying.

• For further clarification:

  • WhatsApp 89219 22121 

Call 94952 57090 (Dr Joby Bhasker) or 94475 08532 (Adv Teena Cherian)

Project M for Mediation (Project M) offers the Mediation Masterclass (the Masterclass), a comprehensive, hands-on training programme in mediation. The broader objective is to build a robust, state-wide network of competent mediation professionals. 

The Masterclass delivers six key learning outcomes* through 28 expertly designed sessions, conducted in a hybrid format**. Spanning 60 hours of live learning, the programme includes 29 hours of in-person engagement and 31 hours of interactive online sessions. In addition to core teaching modules, participants will benefit from guest lectures, engaging panel discussions, and six hands-on workshops. 

The Masterclass covers the theory, law, and practice of mediation. It is designed to train participants in all aspects of mediation and equip them—where necessary, with additional training—to take on one or more roles in the mediation ecosystem, including as a mediator, mediation advocate, teacher or coach, commentator, or as a lawyer guiding clients on appropriate dispute resolution processes. 

The Masterclass is designed for beginners in mediation—those with minimal prior understanding or experience in the field. 

All participants who meet the attendance requirements will be awarded a Certificate of Completion***. A full fee waiver**** will be extended to all 48 individuals admitted to the first batch of the Masterclass.

* See "Admissions" below. ** See "Learning Outcomes" below. *** See "Location" below. **** See "Certification" below. ***** See "Fees" below.

This Masterclass is a unique, high-value training programme offered entirely free of charge to all selected participants. Its key features include:

• A comprehensive and structured curriculum, with clearly defined learning outcomes*. 

• 60 hours of live instruction (28 sequential sessions over 12 weeks) for in-depth, step-by-step learning in the theory, law, and practice of mediation. 

• Hands-on training through 25+ hours of in-person workshops (across six sessions) to build essential mediation skills. 

• Hybrid format for convenience, with over half the sessions delivered online. 

• Learning from top experts** using immersive, practice-oriented teaching methods. 

• A Certificate of Completion*** upon successful completion. 

• A full fee waiver****.

* See "Learning Outcomes" below. ** See "Faculty" below. *** See "Certification" below. **** See "Fees" below.

The first batch of the Masterclass is open only to junior lawyers (with less than seven years of post-qualification experience, counted from the date of passing the LLB) and senior law students (who have completed at least eight semesters at a recognised law school in Kerala). 

NOTE: The Course Director may, at his sole discretion and in exceptional circumstances, permit specific exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must:

• have a foundational understanding of law, and a working proficiency in both English and Malayalam;

• have access to a functional device (preferably a laptop) and a stable internet connection;

• commit to attend the entire course; and

• pledge a minimum of 3 hours of voluntary service to Project M for Mediation in a mutually agreed role. Typically, this involves delivering an introductory lecture on mediation to a small group of students from a school or college. 

NOTE: The organisers can admit only a limited number of participants. Admission decisions will be based on the applicant’s academic and/or professional background, demonstrated commitment and capacity to contribute meaningfully to the objectives of Project M for Mediation, and considerations of diversity, including age, gender, and regional representation within Kerala.

The Masterclass aims to equip beginners in mediation with a deep understanding of the theory, law, and practice of mediation, with a focus on the following key areas: 

• Understanding Mediation 

Develop a clear understanding of the context, concept, features, and legal framework of mediation. 

• Choosing Mediation 

Learn when and how to choose mediation over other dispute resolution processes. 

• Drafting Mediation Agreements 

Gain the skills to draft valid and enforceable mediation agreements.

• Conducting Mediation

Understand the stages of mediation and how to effectively conduct a mediation. 

• Drafting Mediated Settlement Agreements 

Learn to draft mediated settlement agreements that are legally sound and enforceable. 

• Enforcing Mediated Settlement Agreements 

Explore how to enforce or challenge a mediated settlement agreement in court.

• Sessions & Schedule: View Full Schedule. 

Course Director & Principal Instructor 

Rajesh C Muttath (view his profile) will serve as both the Course Director and the Principal Instructor. 

He will employ a diverse range of teaching methods, including lectures, Socratic colloquies, panel discussions, role-plays, group discussions, debates, mini-moots, and problem-solving exercises. 

Expert Contributors 

The Masterclass brings together industry experts (view the full list and profiles) who will deliver keynote speeches, present guest lectures, serve as panellists, and offer insights during the core teaching modules. 

Jury & Workshop Facilitators 

Ms Shyja S (Special Secretary - Law), Dr Sindhu Soman (Vice Principal, SN Law College, Poothotta), and Adv Teena Cherian (Lawyer and Mediator) constitute the Jury, the final appellate authority on both academic and administrative matters of the Masterclass. They also serve as the facilitators of in-person workshops. 

Course Coordinator 

Dr Joby Bhasker (Faculty Member, Govt Law College, Ernakulam) 

All participants who successfully complete the Masterclass will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. For this, participants must actively participate in all in-person workshops and attend at least 90% of the online sessions.

Option to convert to Certificate in Mediation 

Participants who receive the Certificate of Completion may, at the sole discretion of the Course Director, be invited to apply for a Certificate in Mediation (with Grades) issued by a Certifying Organisation. 

To be eligible for the Certificate in Mediation, the invited participants must: 

• successfully pass two tiers of assessment (a written examination and personal interview) with a minimum score of 50% in each; and 

• pay a processing fee determined by the Course Director. 

* The certificate shown in the image (left) is for illustrative purposes only.

VIEW Full Schedule. 

The Mediation Masterclass will be delivered over 12 weeks, from 10 September to 28 November 2025. 

* See "Certification" above.

All participants (a maximum of 48) admitted to the first batch of the Masterclass will be offered a full fee waiver*. 

* The fee for a similar course in the Indian market is between Rs 40,000 and 60,000. 

** Why this full fee waiver? Project M for Mediation offers this otherwise expensive course free of cost to attract committed individuals to the field of mediation and build an effective mediation ecosystem in Kerala. In return, selected participants pledge three hours of voluntary service to Project M, helping us spread awareness and deepen the culture of mediation. This model is made possible through the generous support of experts and partner institutions who provide their time and resources at minimal or no cost, driven by a shared commitment to the cause.

Online sessions will be conducted via Zoom, and in-person sessions will be held at the High Court of Kerala (formal events) and at the Government Law College, Ernakulam (workshops). 

The session links and/or exact venue details will be shared with participants closer to the respective dates.