Second District Mediation Program for MediatorInformation

The Appellate Mediation Pilot Program – Mediator Information

Welcome to the Illinois Second District Appellate Court’s Mediation Pilot Program! Mediators are an essential part of the program. If you have any questions, please contact the Court.

Program basics:

Program Rule 401 Rule describing the Appellate Mediation Pilot Program for Civil Appeals by Self-Represented Litigants.
Mediator Training Necessary training for mediators to participate in the program.
Mediator Application Application for mediators to participate in the program.

Important documents:

Agreement to Mediate Signed by all participants before mediation.
Zoom Handout Provided by the Court for participants to use if needed.
Mediator Report Filed by the mediator at the end of the mediation process.
An Appealing New Program

Resources for further review:

Illinois Courts Second District Appellate Court
Civil Appeals Overview
Resources for SRLs in Civil Appeals
American Arbitration Association, News & Insights, “How to Avoid Common Ethical Mistakes as a Neutral or an Advocate in Mediation,” (February 16, 2026).
Brendon Ishikawa & Dana L. Curtis, Appellate Mediation: A Guidebook for Attorneys and Mediators (American Bar Association, 2016).

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