You may practice mediation privately in Virginia without being certified, but you must receive court certification to receive court-referred cases. ... You must have earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree to qualify for certification as a court-referred mediator.

Is it hard to become a mediator?

This can be a tricky process, as mediation is not a regulated profession with structured pathways into the field. Without the right guidance, opportunities might be hard to come by. On a training course, this guidance can take the form of a “career building” session during the course.

Do mediators make good money?

Of the few thousand mediators, who are able to mediate full-time, the majority earns $50,000 or less. There are fewer than a thousand mediators and possibly a few hundred, who make a good living, grossing $200,000 or more per year.