Mediation Essay Writing Competition 2026 Junior Division Winner

Yim Katie (3E) has been named the Junior Form Winner of the Mediation Essay Writing Competition 2026.   This competition was jointly organised by the Department of Justice, the Education Bureau, Asia Conflict Resolution Institute Limited, and Rotary International District 3450.

The prize presentation ceremony took place on May 4,  2026, where Katie had the honor of receiving her certificate from the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam Ting-kwok (林定國), SC.

The theme of this year’s competition is “Capital of Mediation: You are the Future” In her essay,  Katie compared the benefits of mediation against traditional litigation.   She focused on the 4Cs of mediation – Cost-efficiency, Comprehensiveness, Communication, and Confidentiality and explained how mediation allows people to find common ground and solve problems without ever having to step into a courtroom.