How to become a mediator in Mississippi
Who certifies or lists mediators in Mississippi?
Mississippi Supreme Court, assisted by The Mississippi Bar (Court Annexed Mediation Committee of the Bar's ADR Section), sets qualifications and prepares a list of mediators distributed to court clerks (Court Annexed Mediation Rules, Part X). Courts and parties are encouraged, but not required, to select mediators from the list.
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Mississippi only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Mississippi require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from Mississippi’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Court-annexed mediation list (civil litigation; chancery, circuit, county courts) Mississippi Supreme Court with The Mississippi Bar Court Annexed Mediation Committee (ADR Section) | 14 (at one training session) | 6 hours (every two calendar years after enrollment) |
Other requirements
- Court-annexed mediation list (civil litigation; chancery, circuit, county courts): Member of The Mississippi Bar in good standing (attorneys only); annual application with self-certification; $50 annual directory fee (2026 application)
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Mississippi?
State credentials and court rosters mainly matter for court-ordered or court-connected cases, where a court may require a mediator from its own list. If you plan to mediate cases that people bring to you privately, check whether Mississippi or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- Court Annexed Mediation Rules for Civil Litigation (Mississippi Supreme Court, PDF)
- Mississippi Rules of Court
- The Mississippi Bar – Mediators Directory
- msbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Supreme-Court-Order-Establishing-Qualifications.pdf
- msbar.org/for-attorneys/mediators-directory
- msbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mediators-Directory-Application-2026.pdf
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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