Harvard Mediation Program

The Harvard Mediation Program (HMP) is a student practice organization within the Clinical and Pro Bono Programs of Harvard Law School. HMP is devoted to the training of HLS students and community members and the provision of mediation services to the community.

Founded in 1981 by Harvard students, the Harvard Mediation Program continues to thrive on student participation! HMP is fueled by a dynamic board of directors, involved student members, a vital roster of community mediators, and a dedicated staff of three. 

Featured News

Harvard Mediation Program celebrates 30 years of students resolving conflicts
May 11, 2011

After studying law and mediation in the People’s Republic of China post-college, David G. Seibel ’97 was eager to find the best training possible in alternative dispute resolution. He chose HLS in large part because of the Harvard Mediation Program (HMP), a Student Practice Organization which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary of training students and community volunteers to mediate disputes in small claims court and other settings.

“I got what I believe is the best practical training and clinical experience in mediation available, and I got to make a lasting positive difference in dozens of lives while still a student,” says Seibel, who went on to co-found and serve as president of the conflict management firm Insight Partners and the non-profit Insight Collaborative, in Boston. “For me, HMP is about passionate trainers, proven pedagogy, extensive real-world supervised experience in both mediation and teaching alternative dispute resolution.” Go to complete article >>

Contact

For further information please contact us at:

Harvard Mediation Program
Harvard Law School
Austin Hall, Room 002
1515 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138

Phone: 617-495-1854
Fax: 617-496-2294