On November 4, Russian-Armenian University and the Chamber of Mediators of the Republic of Armenia signed a Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at developing the institution of mediation in Armenia, strengthening ties between the academic and professional communities, improving legal education, and expanding opportunities for practical training of future lawyers.

The document was signed by Marianna Kalashyan, Director of the RAU Institute of Law, and Gayane Demirchyan, Chairperson of the Chamber of Mediators of the Republic of Armenia.

The Memorandum provides for RAU students to engage in practice-oriented activities and undertake internships, as well as for Chamber of Mediators specialists to participate in developing educational programs and conducting joint lectures, master classes, and roundtable discussions.

Key areas of cooperation also include professional retraining and continuing education programs, as well as the development of educational platforms and legal clinics.

The implementation of the Memorandum is expected to promote the integration of legal research, education, and practice, while further advancing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the Republic of Armenia.