Preview Questions Mediator | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What role does understanding case law play in helping a mediator assess potential outcomes during mediation?

Which action should you take?

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It allows the mediator to understand how the court may rule, but the mediator should never impose those outcomes on the parties

It allows the mediator to make decisions on behalf of the parties

It encourages the mediator to influence the parties to reach a settlement based on legal outcomes

It leads the mediator to offer legal rulings rather than facilitating a cooperative process

Question 2: How can a mediator maintain neutrality when both parties strongly disagree with each other?

Which action should you take?

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By choosing the party that has the strongest legal position

By agreeing with one party to keep the conversation moving forward

By staying impartial, focusing on the issues, and refraining from taking sides

By suggesting that one party give in to avoid further conflict

Question 3: How should a mediator deal with the situation when one party is overly silent and disengaged during mediation?

Which action should you take?

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Allow the disengaged party to remain silent without further attempts to engage them

Assume the party is uninterested and focus on the more vocal participant

Ignore the silence and continue engaging with the other party

Gently prompt the disengaged party by asking questions and encouraging them to share their perspective

Question 4: What is the best approach when using legal research to explain the potential consequences of a party's actions in a dispute?

Which action should you take?

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Only discuss the consequences as they pertain to the final agreement

Provide a general opinion on the consequences without supporting legal research

Focus on the party's current legal standing without exploring possible consequences

Present the legal consequences backed by case law, statutes, and expert opinion, ensuring both parties understand the full impact

Question 5: What is the best way for a mediator to deal with a situation where both parties begin speaking at the same time?

Which action should you take?

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Politely ask one party to pause, acknowledge the other party's point, and then alternate speaking turns

Allow both parties to continue speaking at once to expedite the process

Let the louder party dominate the conversation and proceed with mediation

Stop both parties from speaking and address each issue one by one

Question 6: What is the mediator's role in advising the parties on the potential impact of legal rulings during mediation?

Which action should you take?

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Provide specific legal advice to help one party secure a favorable outcome

Provide neutral, factual information about the likely legal outcomes while keeping the focus on the parties' negotiation and settlement

Impose the legal ruling that the mediator believes is most appropriate

Present a decision based on legal precedent without further discussion