Since 1991, the Mediation Clinic has provided free and confidential mediation services. We mediate for the general public in the Greater Seattle area and for staff, students and faculty at the University of Washington. Students serve as neutral third parties to help individuals involved in a dispute negotiate a voluntary settlement of their case or conflict.
Typical Mediation cases include:
The Washington Mediation Association was founded 40 years ago. Its members openly embrace conflict as a useful struggle. Christine Cimini, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. (Source: KUOW)
Working within parameters set by the COVID-19 pandemic, clinic students, faculty and staff successfully piloted virtual mediation efforts that have immense potential to grow in popularity even after restrictions are lifted.
The gift powers new efforts led by the law school’s Tribal Court and Mediation clinics addressing issues facing Indigenous communities and people at risk of homelessness.
Students learn to swap adversarial arguments for role as neutral third parties