Trainee Member Status

A participant on, or a person who successfully completes, an MII approved training programme is eligible for free membership of The MII as a Trainee Member - this is to support trainee Mediators in accessing training and networking opportunities through the MII.

How to Register as a Trainee Member

To register as a Trainee Member of the MII, simply complete a Trainee Member registration form (downloadable from the MII Forms page) and return with a copy of your approved training programme certificate to The MII, 35 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2.

If you are currently attending an approved training programme a letter from the training provider confirming that you are attending the approved training programme may be forwarded for registration purposes (with certificate of successful completion to follow). For further information in relation to Trainee Members and how to progress from a Trainee Member to a Certified Member, see Trainee Member information booklet.

Trainee Member Benefits

The journey from Trainee to Associate level, Certified level and then to Practitioner level is both
challenging and rewarding and The MII encourages Trainee Members to actively engage with other trainees and also accredited, practising Mediators to develop your skills and practice. Whether developing specific skills and knowledge, engaging in reflective practice or learning how mediation works in a particular environment, there are many opportunities for trainee Mediators, to engage and learn in informative and participative forums.

MII Trainee Members are entitled to:

  • Free membership under the Trainee Scheme for the year of the start date of their approved training programme and the following calendar year.
  • Reduced member fees for symposium, conferences and some CPD trainings
  • Join a Sharing and Learning group
  • Attend sector meetings, AGM and any EGMs
  • Sit on appropriate committee

Please note:

  1. Trainee Members are not approved to practice.
  2. On progression to Associate, Certified or Practitioner Member status, the appropriate membership fee must be paid.
  3. The Trainee Member allowance is only applicable to participants of MII accredited training programmes.
  4. From 1 September 2007 those attending Practitioner Member status courses are entitled to free membership as a Trainee Member for the calendar year in which their course started.

There are a number of options for Trainee Members in progressing to Certified Member status, please see attached Trainee Route diagram for options and associate MII fees and the Trainee Member information booklet for more detailed information.

If you have any queries or require further information please contact the MII at info@themii.ie.