15/10/2026
๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐
๐ข๐ฃ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ-๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ก ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐
A belated reflection on a thoroughly enjoyable guest lecture we delivered on 1 October 2026 at The University of Fiji, School of Law - Samabula Campus.
The session focused on ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐๐): ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐
๐ข๐ฃ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ซ.
We explored the role of mediation in modern legal practice, negotiation strategies, positions versus interests, the mediation process, and the changing role of lawyers as problem-solvers rather than simply advocates in adversarial proceedings.
We also discussed Fiji's ongoing Civil Rules Review, particularly the proposals being considered to strengthen mediation within our civil justice system, and what these developments could mean for future legal practitioners.
One of the highlights was the students' enthusiastic participation in our discussions and practical exercises. It was encouraging to see their willingness to challenge conventional approaches and think critically about how disputes can be resolved beyond the courtroom.
Legal education must prepare future lawyers not only to understand and apply the law, but also to negotiate, manage conflict and help clients achieve meaningful resolutions.
My sincere thanks to Lecturer Sanjana Datt and the University of Fiji for the invitation, and to the students for their excellent engagement.