Improve Your Conflict Resolution Skills at a TMI Tournament!
Curious about solving conflicts in a practical and peaceful way? Teen Mediation Tournaments offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience to learn various conflict resolution techniques! Gain hands-on understanding of mediation in law and everyday life, while competing with students from across the globe. Plus, you'll have a mediator mentor to guide you every step of the way!
Practice an example case today:
Why You Should Join Us!
We might not have the answers for every conflict, but we are here to help you discover your “mediator style, confidence and courage”.
- Build Public Speaking Confidence
- Sharpen Critical Thinking and Logic Abilities
- Exposure to Case Analysis
- Courage to Advocate for Injustices
- Strengthen your Interpersonal Skills
- Become A Peacemaker in your Local Community
Participating in these tournaments draws on your emotional intelligence. The experience will connect you with other teen mediators, allowing you to make friends, promote peace, and make a tangible impact on your school and local community.
What Do Tournaments Look Like?
Mediation teams consist of 3 students plus an alternate. A minimum of 6 hours of training is needed to prepare for a tournament. Over three rounds, you'll perform the roles of Mediator, Advocate (lawyer), and Client once each. Advocate/Client pairs face each other to resolve a conflict with two Co-Mediators facilitating.
Coach's Role
During the tournament, coaches can advise students before a round starts and observe the rounds in order to give feedback. Local mediators mentor teams in conflict resolution techniques to prepare them for competition. TMI supports teachers with a variety of resources including video, books, and virtual live coaching so they can learn conflict resolution for themselves and their students.
Judge’s Role
Local lawyers and mediators are recruited to serve as judges for the rounds. They are given a scorecard and asked to evaluate each student on his or her performance in each role. At the end of each competitive round, they provide constructive feedback to participants.
Scoring
Mediators are evaluated on their ability to...
- Work together with their co-mediator
- Listen actively
- Help clients see the strengths and weaknesses of their case
- Stay positive and professional
- Help guide the parties to a resolution
Advocate client pairs are evaluated on their ability to...
- Present your case
- Articulate strengths and weaknesses
- Work with mediators towards a solution while meeting your own party’s needs and interests.
TMI Support for Your Tournament
In 2024, Teen Mediation International (TMI) was formed to provide conflict resolution training to youth worldwide, offering support for tournament participation and internships. TMI collaborates with schools and local organizations to deliver a range of tournament and training support, including:
- Written curriculums
- Training for teacher-coaches and students
- Social media promotion
- New case materials
- Judge recruitment and training
- Best practices
- An international tournament held each spring
Practice an Example Case: CHOU V UNI-WORLD
General Facts (for all parties, including the Mediators)
General Facts (for all parties, including the Mediators)
General Facts (for all parties, including the Mediators)
These are the facts that set up the basis of the case, it can be read by everyone anytime before the mediation round starts.
Plaintiff Confidential Facts (Uniworld Experience, LLC)
General Facts (for all parties, including the Mediators)
General Facts (for all parties, including the Mediators)
These facts are ONLY for the plaintiff (Advocate and Client).
They can only be read 30 minutes before the mediation round starts.
Defendant Confidential Facts (Dr. Chou)
General Facts (for all parties, including the Mediators)
Defendant Confidential Facts (Dr. Chou)
These facts are ONLY for the defendant (Advocate and Client).
They can only be read 30 minutes before the mediation round starts.