Video - Introducing Mediation
The State Courts
Centre for Dispute Resolution has produced a video illustrating a
typical mediation session. This video illustrates the different stages
of court mediation, explains the purpose and benefits of mediation, and
also provides tips on being well prepared for the mediation process.
Click on the relevant segments below to find out more about mediation in
State Courts Centre for Dispute Resolution.
| Student
Sharon has signed up for a business and strategy course in a private
school. She is unimpressed by the lecturer and course coverage. A
disappointed Sharon seeks a refund from school principal, Marlene. The
conversation sours when Marlene declines to refund Sharon's course fees,
leading Sharon to threaten legal action and blog against the school.
After this fiery confrontation, Sharon angrily publishes a blog entry
referring to the school as a "scam operation". She also files a suit
against the school in the State Courts of Singapore, for a refund of her
course fees. The school retaliates, with a counterclaim of defamation
against Sharon for her adverse Internet posts. |
| Segment 1 | The Dispute (WMV-format, 9.97Mb) |
| Segment 2 | At the Community Justice Centre (WMV-format, 9.97Mb) |
| Segment 3 | Mediation at the State Courts (WMV-format, 25.8Mb) |
Video - Conducting a Civil Trial in Person (all parts)
Part 1: What should I consider when deciding whether I should act in person or engage a lawyer
Part 2: What can I expect if I decide to conduct a trial in person
Part 3: What happens at the Pre-Trial Conference
Part 4: What should I do after a trial date is given
Part 5: What documents must I submit before the trial
Part 6: What should I do if my witness cannot speak English
Part 7: What documents must I bring on the day of trial
Part 8: What am I required to do on the day of trial
Part 9: What if I am late or cannot attend Court due to emergencies
Part 10: How do I address the Judge and other parties
Part 11: What is the sequence of proceedings during the trial
Part 12: What if I disagree with the Judge’s decision
Part 13: Who can I approach for further legal assistance
