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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Paralegals, Court Reporters, and Mediators

Question 4 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Why are some mediators retired judges or lawyers? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
Judges and lawyers have the right connections for outsourcing the concerns of the two parties in dispute.
B
Experience in the field of law combined with a wisdom of age increase a mediator’s value.
C
Judges and lawyers will know the standards they must adhere to in providing helpful mediation.
D
Mediators with advanced degrees are much more likely to convince the two parties to a certain point of view.

Explanation

Retired judges and lawyers bring experience with legal issues and dispute resolution, and that experience—along with maturity—can make them valuable mediators. They are also familiar with the professional standards and practices that help them guide mediation appropriately. Mediation is not about using connections to outsource the parties’ concerns or persuading them to adopt one side’s point of view.

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