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Results Announced: One Competition, One Growing Community from 2025 Mediation Writing Competition in Vietnam
On Dec 11th, 2025, the global event and award ceremony were held with the participation of Vietnamese representatives. In the event, we were pleased to announce the official results of the 2025 Mediation Writing Competition in Vietnam, organized by VietnamADR in collaboration with the Weinstein International Foundation with the support of ANT Lawyers. This is
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7 Strategic Benefits of Early Case Assessment in Vietnam for High Value Disputes
Introduction For a sophisticated company, we might need a simple solution. When it comes to a dispute, a company with many decision channels and layers i.e. counsels, sales, operation, accountants, managements have different drives in making decisions, and taking actions. The counsels might push to the point where the company would arbitrate or litigate.
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3 Aspects in Written Advocacy and Cross-Cultural Mediation in Vietnam: Insights from the Weinstein International Mediation Writing Competition
Mediation has evolved from an alternative dispute resolution mechanism into a cornerstone of modern legal practice, one that unites reasoning with empathy. Across Asia, and increasingly in Vietnam, mediation has become not just a tool for settling conflicts but a bridge between cultures, values, and communication styles. During the Weinstein International Mediation Writing Competition Webinar
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Building Bridges in Mediation Advocacy: Networking Event for Vietnam Students 2025
As part of the International Mediation Writing Competition 2025, the Weinstein International Foundation (WIF) will host a mediation advocacy networking event bringing together student participants, mentors, and past winners from across the globe. This online session offers a special opportunity for Vietnamese students to connect with peers worldwide, exchange perspectives, and strengthen their understanding of
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Join the Webinar on Oct 15th with Singapore Future Legal Practioners to Master Written Advocacy in Mediation
The webinar offers Vietnam law students a unique opportunity to explore written advocacy in mediation a crucial skill for effective dispute resolution. Don’t miss this chance to learn from leading experts in the mediation field. Discover How Written Advocacy Shapes Success in Mediation Are you a law student passionate about mediation and dispute resolution? Here’s your
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7 Matters About Mediation Briefs: Understanding Their Role, History and How to Write?
A Global Skill Arriving in Vietnam “Mediation briefs” may sound unfamiliar to most future legal practitioners in Vietnam, but in the United States this term has become an essential part of professional mediation practice. It refers to a structured written document that helps both the mediator and the parties understand the facts, issues, and interests
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Join the October 8th Webinar on Mediation Skills Development in Vietnam and Start Your Learning Journey
Mediation Competition Is Not About Winning, It Is About Growing In Vietnam, more and more students are discovering the value of mediation skills development in Vietnam as a foundation for their future legal and professional careers. About 50 Vietnamese students joined the global kick-off event with hundred of participants from other countries proved that. To
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From Theory to Reality: Learning the 6 Steps of Mediation Through Real Experience at JAMS
Why Real Experience Matters In October 2023, I was fortunate to receive an opportunity from the Weinstein International Foundation to shadow some of the most respected mediators at JAMS in the United States. Over the course of several mediations, covering disputes from construction projects, shareholder disagreements, class action lawsuit, housing health issues, to insurance claims,
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Future Lawyer Training in Mediation in Vietnam: Insights from the Global Kickoff 2025 and October Schedule
Competition Schedule for October 2025 Students participating in the International Mediation Writing Competition 2025 should take note of the following schedule: October 1, 2025: Begin self-learning of basic mediation concepts with materials to be published on VietnamADR.com. October 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM (Webinar): Question & Answer session on competition rules and guidelines to prepare
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Why the 21st ICC Mediation Competition Is a Golden Opportunity for Vietnamese Students?
Introduction Imagine being in a room with the best student teams from around the world, negotiating real-life commercial disputes under the guidance of top international mediators. This is exactly what the ICC Mediation Competition offers. For Vietnamese students, this is not only a chance to showcase talent but also a bridge to global networks, practical