SMU Mediation & Negotiation Club (SMNC)

Singapore Convention Week 2026 Interested in participating in the Singapore Convention Week in late August? You have the opportunity to attend a networking seminar ‘Mediation Ethics at the Frontier’ (https://imimediation.org/2026/07/21/save-the-date-mediation-ethics-at-the-frontier/) jointly organised by Society of Mediation Professionals (Singapore) (SMP), International Mediation Institute (IMI) and Weinstein International Foundation (that organizes an annual mediation writing competition in Singapore). Prof Dorcas Quek Anderson, a member of the IMI Ethics Committee and Exco Member of SMP, will be one of the panelists. You may attend online (free) or in-person (S$60 registration fee). Up to 5 students who email Prof Quek at dorcasquek@smu.edu.sg will be entitled to free admission.

Maxwell Challenge: Call for Volunteers! Dear Students, The Maxwell Challenge (https://www.maxwellchambers.com/maxwellchallenge/) will be held between 27 and 30 August 2026, in conjunction with the Singapore Convention Week 2026 (https://www.singaporeconventionweek.sg). This is the very first international mediation competition held in Singapore. SMU is participating in both the mediator and negotiator categories. The organizing committee is looking for student volunters: (a) 3-5 volunteers available on Friday 28 Aug (full day) and (b) 1-2 volunteers on Saturday 29 Aug (afternoon). Volunteers will assist with general administrative and logistical tasks, including acting as room coordinators/timekeepers, assisting with registration, helping teams and assessors between rooms, and providing general support throughout the competition. This is a good opportunity for you to observe international teams and professional judges. Interested students should email Assoc Prof Dorcas Quek Anderson (dorcasquek@smu.edu.sg) as soon as possible .

Dear Law Students, SMU's Mediation and Negotiation Club is pleased to invite students to spectate the Grand Finals of SMAC2026. Watch the Finalists engage in intense negotiations, and listen to our esteemed judges give valuable feedback! Law students across all years of study are welcome! You will have the opportunity to ask questions to the panel of judges. Do sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2xggA2joHBtjx41g9V_lCCxt4OPsUIfoetRHYLLqLGm_-Rw/viewform by 1 August 2026, 12:00pm (Saturday). Further details will be sent to confirmed attendees. (‼️Old Chang Kee will be provided‼️) For any queries, please contact smumediationnegotiationclub@smu.edu.sg. Alternatively, you may also reach out to us via Telegram at @wangzzz_z (Wang Xi)/ @sarahwychua (Sarah).

Dear students, the 2025 WIF Student Networking Event will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 7AM PDT (10PM SGT) Students participating in WIF’s 2025 International Mediation Writing Competition are invited to a special student networking event with the Weinstein International Foundation. This event offers a unique opportunity for students to connect with peers globally, share their mediation interests and experiences, and explore possibilities for future collaboration. As this is a special networking event for students participating in the competition, registration is limited. If you are keen on attending, please email Mr Lim Tat at TAT@AQT.SG

If you were unable to attend the Weinstein International Foundation (WIF) International Mediation Writing Competition Webinar on 15 October, there is a recording of the webinar available here!

📢Weinstein International Foundation (WIF) IMWC 2025 – Now Open for SMU Law Students! We’re excited to announce that the materials for the WIF International Mediation Writing Competition (IMWC) 2025 are now released! This is your chance to showcase your mediation advocacy skills, while standing a chance to win attractive cash prizes! Key Details: - Launch Date: 19 September 2025 - Submission Deadline: 19 November 2025 2359 - Winners Announced: 10 December 2025 2359 Prizes: 🥇 1st Place: USD 500 🥈 2nd Place: USD 300 🥉 3rd Place: USD 200 Who Can Join? - All full-time enrolled law students who are not qualified practicing lawyers - Submit as an individual or a group (up to 3 students per team) How to Participate: - Prepare your entry as per the competition guidelines (see attached packet) - Submit via email to TAT@AQT.SG with the subject “WIF IMWC 2025” - Submissions will be anonymized before judging Global Kick-off Event: Join us for the kick-off session on 25 September 2025 at 10pm (SGT)— Please refer to the Information Package for the zoom link! About the Competition: All submissions will be scored by a panel of judges, and prizes will be awarded to the top three entries based on aggregate scores. For more details, check the competition packet attached. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your mediation skills, and compete for cash prizes! For any clarifications, please PM @matthewlim21 / @megantayy

🏆Call for Sign-ups: Mediation Bombay 6.0 (International ADR Competition) SMU Law students are invited to participate in the 6th edition of Mediation Bombay, hosted by MNLU Mumbai. This flagship event brings together negotiators, mediators, and judges from around the world to explore ethical advocacy and cross-cultural dispute resolution. Format: Hybrid Online Preliminary Rounds: 9–12 October 2025 Offline Advanced Rounds: 7–8 March 2026 (in Mumbai, India) Team Composition: 3 members (2 negotiators + 1 mediator) Competition Brochure Competition Handbook Competition Rulebook If shortlisted, registration fees will be covered by SMU Yong Pung How School of Law. Note: Other costs (e.g. travel) will be borne by selected students. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your ADR skills and represent SMU on an international stage. Please fill in the shortlisting form by 22 August 2025, 2359, if you're interested! If you have competition related queries, please email smumediationnegotiationclub@sa.smu.edu.sg or drop a tele message to @matthewlim21 @megantayy

📢 Walking the Line: Ethics, Advocacy and Integrity in Mediation Practice Jointly organised by the Law Society of Singapore and the Singapore International Mediation Institute, this in-person seminar explores ethical tensions in mediation—impartiality, party autonomy, confidentiality, and professionalism in multicultural and high-stakes contexts. Speakers include Prof Joel Lee, A J Jawad, Kevin Kwek, and Yang Wenting—bringing globalised perspectives from Singapore, India, and China. Date: Friday, 29 August 2025 Time: 9.30am – 12.05pm (Lunch provided) Venue: Meeting Room 1, Level 3, Marina One West Tower, 9 Straits View, Singapore 018937 Subsidized Rate for Law Students: $44.15; Select the “Practice Trainee” category when registering via the flyer link. Complimentary Access: Assoc Prof Dorcas Quek Anderson is sponsoring up to 5 students (first come, first serve basis). Please email her at dorcasquek@smu.edu.sg to express interest. Link to flyer and registration

🚨 Sign-ups for the SMU Mediation and Advocacy Competition (SMAC) 2025 are now OPEN! 🚨 This marks the first-ever collaboration between ⚖️SMU Mediation & Negotiation Club (SMNC) × SMU Environmental & Sustainability Law Club (ESLC) 🌏 where sustainability meets mediation and negotiation.  Participants this year will get to: 🖋️Hone your mediation and negotiation skills 🖋️Take part in a thought-provoking panel discussion 🖋️Tackle problem statements grounded in sustainability law and environmental issues Important dates Prelims: 26 July Quarters & semis: 2 August Panel sharing: 3 August Finals: 3 August 🗓️ Sign-ups are EXTENDED and will close on 22 July 2025! Sign up solo as a mediator, or as a negotiator pair! (Pairs can be across different years and there are LIMITED SLOTS LEFT!) 🔗 Hit the link to sign up now! Find us on tele: SMNC | ESLC

🚨 Sign-ups for the SMU Mediation and Advocacy Competition (SMAC) 2025 are now OPEN! 🚨 This marks the first-ever collaboration between ⚖️SMU Mediation & Negotiation Club (SMNC) × SMU Environmental & Sustainability Law Club (ESLC) 🌏 where sustainability meets mediation and negotiation.  Participants this year will get to: 🖋️Hone your mediation and negotiation skills 🖋️Take part in a thought-provoking panel discussion 🖋️Tackle problem statements grounded in sustainability law and environmental issues Important dates Prelims: 26 July Quarters & semis: 2 August Panel sharing: 3 August Finals: 3 August 🗓️ Sign-ups close on 20 July 2025! 🔗 Hit the link to sign up now! Find us on tele: SMNC | ESLC

🚨 Sign-ups for the SMU Mediation and Advocacy Competition (SMAC) 2025 are now OPEN! 🚨 This marks the first-ever collaboration between ⚖️SMNC × ESLC🌏 where sustainability meets mediation and negotiation.  Participants this year will get to: 🖋Hone your mediation and negotiation skills 🖋Take part in a thought-provoking panel discussion 🖋Step into the shoes of key stakeholders in an environmental dispute Important dates Prelims: 26 July Quarters & semis: 2 August Panel sharing: 3 August Finals: 3 August 🗓 Sign-ups close on 20 July 2025! 🔗 Hit this link to sign up now! Find us on tele: SMNC | ESLC

[Making a difference: A Panel Discussion for Aspiring Mediators] The Law Society of Singapore, Mediation Committee is inviting all mediators and lawyers who are starting out on their mediation journey to an interactive and immersive discussion with a panellists of experienced and young mediators.  Join the panelists as they provide their valuable insights on the mediation landscape in Singapore, the future of mediation, and the opportunities available to young and aspiring mediators. Date: 7 December 2024 3pm to 5pm Location: Drew & Napier LLC Panellists • Susan Tay - OTP Law Corporation, PracticeForte Pte Ltd   • Melvin Loh - Singapore University of Social Science, Peter Low Chambers LLC • Samantha Lek - Sage Mediation • Li Jiabao - LVM Law Chambers LLC The organisers have arranged a limited number of 5 students per university to attend the event. Drop SMNC an email by 2 December 5pm at smumediationnegotiat@sa.smu.edu.sg to indicate your interest! Slots will go on a first come first serve basis.

Update: Registration fees and travel costs for A&O NLUJ IDNC will be covered by SMU. Interested parties should email Prof Dorcas by 21 Nov 2024. Further instructions are in the message above.

[A&O NLU Jodhpur International Deal Negotiation Competition (A&O NLUJ IDNC) 2025] A&O NLUJ IDNC 2025 is organised by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of National Law University, Jodhpur, in partnership with A&O Shearman. In this year's edition, SMU emerged as Champions. Sign up for next year's edition! 🏆   Dates: 28 February – 2 March 2025 Format: Physical, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Team: 2 negotiators, who must be full-time undergraduate or postgraduate law students No. of Teams per school: Max 1   Registration fees: 150USD, which includes:  • Accommodations for the duration of the Competition – a hotel in Jodhpur  • Intra-city travel between the accommodation and the University • Breakfast and lunch, and  • A networking and a social event on the days of the Competition. Travel costs will be sponsored by SMU, registration fees tbc   Competition format: - One preliminary round - Quarter-final round (top 8 teams) - Advance rounds proceed on a knock-out basis - CI will be released 1 hour before the round - Deadline for Submission of Negotiation Plans: Late January, 2025 Those who are keen to participate should form their pair, and email Associate Prof Dorcas Quek Anderson at dorcasquek@smu.edu.sg by 21 November 2024, detailing briefly any relevant experience in mediation/negotiation, as well as your Cumulative GPA. Forward this email thread to SMU Mediation & Negotiation Club <smumediationnegotiat@sa.smu.edu.sg>. Please redact your GPA in this forwarded email.