Mediator Empanelment in India

Sama's panel includes retired judges, experienced advocates, and subject-matter experts, 3,000+ neutrals across 500+ districts in India. 

If you're considering online mediator empanelment at Sama, here's how eligibility, training, and support actually work.

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Mediator Eligibility

To become a mediator with Sama, you need to have completed the standard 40-hour mediation training course, and have genuine experience of 2+ years in mediating disputes. 

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Mediator Eligibility

To become a mediator with Sama, you need to have completed the standard 40-hour mediation training course, and have genuine experience of 2+ years in mediating disputes. 

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How Are You Matched to Cases?

Each dispute is matched to the best-suited mediator, based on language, availability, and relevant dispute expertise. Every mediator completes a KYC process before joining the panel.

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How Are You Matched to Cases?

Each dispute is matched to the best-suited mediator, based on language, availability, and relevant dispute expertise. Every mediator completes a KYC process before joining the panel.

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Induction and Continuous Development Support

Every mediator goes through an induction covering Sama's platform and how cases actually run on it, so you start with a clear picture of the process.

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Induction and Continuous Development Support

Every mediator goes through an induction covering Sama's platform and how cases actually run on it, so you start with a clear picture of the process.

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Who You’d Be Joining

You'd be joining Sama's mediator panel in India, 3,000+ neutrals across 500+ districts, including retired judges and experienced advocates, all working under the same transparent system and the same fairness-first approach to case assignment.

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Who You’d Be Joining

You'd be joining Sama's mediator panel in India, 3,000+ neutrals across 500+ districts, including retired judges and experienced advocates, all working under the same transparent system and the same fairness-first approach to case assignment.

The Path to Becoming a Mediator

Complete the standard 40-hour mediation training course at your own pace, online

A 1:1 session with a behavioural psychologist along with verification of your qualifications.

KYC verificaiton will take palce once the induction is complete.

Once empanelled, you will be assigned your first 10 cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about resolving disputes through Sama.

What is dispute resolution for companies on Sama?

It’s Sama’s end-to-end process for resolving business disputes, including corporate dispute resolution between companies, and company conflict resolution involving customers or vendors, through online mediation, conciliation, and arbitration, entirely online.

How is this different from going to court?

Are Sama’s outcomes legally binding?

Is the process confidential?

What kinds of disputes can be resolved on Sama?

What kinds of disputes can be resolved on Sama?

How long does it take?

How do we get started?

Is our data secure?

Contact Us

Email

info@sama.live

Phone

9355755793

Location

Bangalore, India

Response Time

We reply within 24 hours

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Sama is an advanced technology platform designed to facilitate Online Dispute Resolution services. Sama is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or solicit lawyers.

2728, Bridge Landmark, 80 Ft Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075

© 2026 ODRWays Solutions Private Limited. All rights reserved.

Sama is an advanced technology platform designed to facilitate Online Dispute Resolution services. Sama is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or solicit lawyers.

2728, Bridge Landmark, 80 Ft Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075

© 2026 ODRWays Solutions Private Limited. All rights reserved.

Sama is an advanced technology platform designed to facilitate Online Dispute Resolution services. Sama is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or solicit lawyers.

2728, Bridge Landmark, 80 Ft Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075

© 2026 ODRWays Solutions Private Limited. All rights reserved.

Sama is an advanced technology platform designed to facilitate Online Dispute Resolution services. Sama is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or solicit lawyers.

2728, Bridge Landmark, 80 Ft Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075

© 2026 ODRWays Solutions Private Limited. All rights reserved.