Participant Comments - Legal
"This workshop was comprehended well. The learning tools of mediation that were taught could beneficially be applied at work and at home. The instructors were very effective in communicating the lessons. The role plays were excellent and were incorporated well with the lessons that were being taught."
Henrietta Bourne-Forde, National Housing Corporation, St. Michael, Barbados
"The ADR course was very informative. The instructors were very knowledgeable, effective and highly skilled in this area. The exercises and lectures were great! The role plays used were a dynamic learning tool."
Andrew Willoughby, Senior Legal Officer, National Insurance Department, Bridgetown, Barbados
"The workshop was well organized and the presenters were knowledgeable and skillful. Each day was well ordered and activities well coordinated. I enjoyed the interactive activities, the time management and organization of the course, the skill level of the presenters, and the role playing. The instructors were skillful, in control, very friendly and you could tell that they really enjoy their job."
Sharon Y. Deane, Attorney General’s Chambers, St. Michael, Barbados
"The workshop was intense and detailed. Extremely informative. Is of great assistance to both managers and employees."
Ramchand Lutchmedial, Industrial Court, Port of Spain, Trinidad
"The opportunity to participate in the role plays allowed for practical experience. The wide variety of situations covered many different angles. The instructor guided the process beautifully - he was well informed and knowledgeable."
Dexter Morgan, Ministry of Legal Affairs, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"The techniques I learned will definitely assist me in my negotiation at work and at home. The information was well presented with supporting documents for easy reference afterwards. The presenters were confident, well prepared and were always in control of the materials during the sessions. "
Andre des Vignes, Lawyer, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"The lecturers were professional and encouraged discussions throughout the workshop. This led to a better understanding and appreciation of the various subjects discussed. The coaches I worked with were knowledgeable, experienced and helpful in analysing almost every aspect of the mediation."
Jean Permanand, Ministry of the Attorney General- Law Reform Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"Excellent introduction to process of skills for effective negotiation and mediation. Excellent role plays, debriefing and interaction with facilitators. I liked the coaches, the facilitators, the meticulous organization, the structure of the course and the interactive approach. Extremely effective instructors - use of examples, videos, excellent feedback and showed how certain things could’ve been done differently to promote effective determination of issues and interests."
Farah Ali Khan, Ministry of the Attorney General, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"Thank you - this has been another mind expanding experience. The additional skills that I have acquired will allow me to better resolve issues that arise daily on my job, in my family and in other organizations to which I belong."
Rookia Nurse, Ministry of Legal and Consumer Affairs, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"The structure was very well presented, so that the participants had a clear idea of how to conduct a negotiation through, step to step. The high level of interaction also kept interest levels at a high and allowed ideas to crystallize in the participants’ minds."
Sasha Bridgemohansingh, Ministry of Attorney General, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"This is the most engaging seminar/workshop I have ever attended. The presenter was extremely effective and professional in his approach, putting one at ease."
Francis Sandy, Ministry of Legal Affairs, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"This course should be compulsory in law school. I have been looking for something like this since starting practicing law 13 years ago."
Jack Rosien, Huckabone, Shaw, O’Brien, Radley-Walters & Reimer, Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
"As a first year litigator, this is one of the most useful programmes I have ever attended."
Lindsay Hill, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
