This Practice Note explores the role of judicial mediation as a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for employment tribunal claims and incorporates the relevant aspects of the Presidential Guidance on ADR dealing with judicial mediation. It looks the mechanics of the process of judicial mediation as well as offering practical guidance on issues of strategy and on how best to maximise chances of reaching a settlement. It covers the stage at which judicial mediation is considered, the impact of judicial mediation on the employment tribunal proceedings, logistical preparation for a judicial mediation (eg documents and agreeing levels of authority), what happens on the day of the judicial mediation, the role of the Employment Judge as mediator, special considerations for judicial mediations conducted remotely, how to record the outcome of a successful mediation, next steps following an unsuccessful mediation, the types of claims most suitable for judicial mediation, the advantages and disadvantages of judicial mediation, tips on strategic preparation for a successful judicial mediation, how to build an attractive settlement package and the role of lawyers in judicial mediations.