Welcome to the CoRe Conflict Resolution Clinic

The CoRe Conflict Resolution Clinic (CoRe) is a registered charity operating out of the Faculty of Law at the University of British Columbia that offers low cost mediation services to the community. Mediations are conducted by 2 mediators: one professional mentor mediator and one student mediator who has completed mediation training.

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a private and informal process for resolving disputes in which a mediator meets with the parties to the dispute and attempts to help the parties reach an agreement. The confidentiality of mediation allows parties to explore resolution of their dispute knowing that the details of their discussions remain private.

The mediator is neutral and impartial.  The mediator will not decide the dispute or offer his or her opinions on how the dispute should be resolved.  Rather, the mediator will work to improve communication between the parties, and will focus the discussion on the parties' interests or needs, and on solutions which best meet those interests or needs.

Mediation often ends with the parties involved in the dispute signing a settlement agreement.  However, mediation is a voluntary process.  No party will be forced into a settlement agreement unless they are satisfied with it, and any party can end the mediation at any time.

See the Frequently Asked Questions section for more information about why mediation may be right for you

How to get Started

View our step by step Mediation Guide for detailed information on the mediation process

Contact Us to learn if mediation is appropriate for your dispute or to organize a CoRe mediation.