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Scheme development news

Over the next few months there will be a number of changes to the Law Society's family mediation accreditation scheme, as the Law Society seeks to build up scheme membership and assist members in responding to changes in family justice.
Find out more about the Family Mediation Scheme developments

What is the Family Mediation Accreditation Scheme?

The Family Mediation Accreditation Scheme covers all types of issues where mediation is appropriate arising from family breakdown. While family mediators may specialise in either children or financial only mediation, all applicants must be able to demonstrate awareness and knowledge of all family mediation issues and that that they have and will maintain a high level of knowledge, skills, experience and practice in the area of family mediation.

The aim of the scheme is to provide a good quality service for the delivery of family mediation for the benefit of the public and the profession, ensuring that the public are easily able to identify solicitors and Fellows of the Institute of Executives (FILEX) who are accredited by the Law Society.

Membership of the Law Society's family mediation accreditation scheme qualifies you to carry out Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) and to conduct publicly-funded mediation.

Further details can be found in our Family Mediation Accreditation Scheme Guidance (PDF).

Code of practice

All members also agree to follow the Law Society Code of Practice for Family Mediation (PDF).

Who's a member?

To view all current members of our Family Mediation Accreditation Scheme download a list of members (PDF), this list is updated each month. Members of the public can also search accredited members through our accreditation site search.

How do I apply?

The general scheme application criteria and guidance (PDF) is applicable to all Law Society accreditation schemes and should be read before starting the application process.

In order to complete the application process for the Family Mediation Accreditation Scheme, please follow the steps below:

• 1. Read the Family Mediation Accreditation Scheme Guidance (PDF)
• 2. Download and complete the following forms:
  • Section 1 - about your firm (Word)
  • Section 2 - about you (Word)
• 3. Download and complete the appropriate Section 3:
  • Section 3 - initial application, general membership (Word)
  • Section 3 - initial application, practitioner membership - passport route (Word)
  • Section 3 - initial application, practitioner membership, direct development route (Word)
• 4. Check the Law Society Accreditation Scheme fee schedule (PDF) for fee information.
• 5. Print, sign and post forms with the appropriate fee to the address below.

We have also provided a list of approved training course providers (PDF) for your information.

Completed forms should be sent to:

Law Society Operations Admin
The Law Society
113 Chancery lane
London
WC2A 1PL

DX 56 London Chancery Lane