How Is the Mediation Exam Date Announced?

The location, date, and time of the mediation exam are determined by the Mediation Department and announced through official websites.

The main sources candidates should follow during the exam process are the General Directorate of Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Justice, the Mediation Department, and the announcements of the institution conducting the exam.

When the exam date is announced, the application dates, exam fee, application method, exam center information, and exam guide are also included in the announcement.

Who Can Apply for the Mediation Exam?

Applicants must meet the requirements specified in the relevant legislation.

In general, the requirements to become a mediator include:

• Being a Turkish citizen,

• Graduating from a faculty of law,

• Having at least five years of professional experience,

• Having full legal capacity,

• Not having been convicted of the offenses specified in the legislation,

• Not having any affiliation or connection with terrorist organizations,

• Completing basic mediation training,

• Passing the written exam administered by the Ministry.

There is also a separately regulated application process concerning the exam requirement for law graduates with twenty years of professional experience. Candidates in this category should follow the current announcements of the Mediation Department.

Is Mediation Training Taken Before the Exam?

Applicants must have completed basic mediation training as part of the mediation exam application process.

Mediation training is completed after graduating from a faculty of law and covers basic knowledge related to mediation activities, communication techniques, negotiation methods, dispute resolution, and practical applications.

Therefore, while waiting for the exam date, candidates should check whether they have fulfilled the basic mediation training requirement.

How Is the Exam Application Made?

Applications for the mediation exam are carried out according to the procedures and deadlines specified in the exam announcement.

Under the relevant regulation, applicants are required to provide documents including a document showing their Turkish ID number, a criminal record declaration or certificate, a certificate of completion of mediation training, and documents proving graduation from a faculty of law and at least five years of professional experience.

Other application details are specified in the exam announcement. Therefore, candidates should carefully review the current guide and announcement before applying.

What Is the Passing Requirement for the Mediation Exam?

According to the Regulation on Mediation in Legal Disputes, candidates who score at least 70 out of 100 in the exam are considered successful.

However, the Ministry may determine the number of candidates to be considered successful according to its needs. In such cases, provided that they score at least 70 points, the number of candidates corresponding to the number of mediators specified in the exam announcement are considered successful.

Therefore, when evaluating the passing requirements, candidates should consider not only the score requirement but also the explanations provided in the relevant exam announcement.

When Are the Exam Results Announced?

According to the regulation, exam results are announced within one month from the date on which the exam results are received by the Mediation Department.

The announcement of exam results alone does not mean that the candidate may immediately begin mediation activities. Successful candidates must also complete the registration process in the Mediators' Registry.

How Is Registration in the Mediators' Registry Completed After Passing the Exam?

Candidates who pass the mediation exam may apply for registration in the Mediators' Registry.

Applications for registration in the Mediators' Registry are submitted through the Mediator Portal. Physical applications are not accepted. Applicants must log in to the system using their e-Government password, electronic signature, or mobile signature and submit the required documents electronically.

Documents required for registration include proof of payment of the mediation entrance and annual fees and, where applicable, a health report and photograph.

When Can a Mediator Start Practicing?

Under the relevant legislation, a mediator may begin practicing as of the date of registration in the Mediators' Registry.

What Should Candidates Preparing for the Mediation Exam Pay Attention To?

Candidates preparing for the mediation exam should first check whether they meet the application requirements.

Graduation from a faculty of law, five years of professional experience, completion of basic mediation training, and the documents required for the exam application are the key elements of this process.

For candidates who pass the exam, the process continues with the application for registration in the Mediators' Registry. Mediation activities may begin after the registry registration is completed.

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