The Mediator Basic Training is a specialized program authorized by the Ministry of Justice Department of Alternative Solutions, enabling the resolution of criminal disputes through negotiation and communication-oriented methods. With the newly enacted Mediator Regulation, training requirements have been updated, and participation has been restricted exclusively to law school graduates. This regulation aims to increase the depth of legal knowledge in the mediation process and enhance the quality of implementation.
In line with the new regulation, candidates applying for the training must hold an undergraduate law degree, meet the general conditions determined by the Ministry of Justice, and be eligible to participate in the examination processes to be held at the end of the training.
Who Can Participate?
In accordance with the regulation published as of 2025, only individuals with the following qualifications can apply for the Mediator Basic Training:
With this change, graduates from departments such as sociology, psychology, communication, and public administration can no longer apply for basic training.
Purpose of the Mediator Basic Training
The primary objective of this training is to provide mediator candidates with comprehensive competence in criminal law, criminal procedure, negotiation techniques, communication skills, and implementation procedures. During the training, participants have the opportunity to work on real case scenarios and experience the process from start to finish by engaging in case-based applications through the roles of victim, suspect, and mediator.
Advantages of Becoming a Mediator
Following the new regulation, mediation has become a more specialized field and offers many advantages such as:
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Accelerating the criminal justice system,
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Providing a fairer, faster, and more conciliatory solution for the parties,
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Creating a new and regular source of income for legal professionals.