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SUMMARY:FREE 3120 Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession (FREE Members' Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Providing attendees with the language to discuss the impact of working with trauma & practical tools to reflect upon & manage that impact.\n\n\nThis event is open to ILPA members only. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this training\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat about membership (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nLevel: All Levels \nDescription: \nIn this webinar ‘Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession’\, Claiming Space co-directors\, Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis\, will cover the following topics: \n• Vicarious Trauma; \n• Reflective practice; and\, \n• Boundaries and burnout. \nThe training will include both theory and practice\, providing attendees with the language to discuss the impact of working with trauma and practical tools to reflect upon and manage that impact. \nAudience: \nThis training is for ILPA Members only. This webinar is limited to a capacity of 25 people and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. No more than 5 people from the same organisation can attend the event. \nILPA is also holding this course on: \n20th November 2025\, 10:00-13:00 (online) \nThe link for the 19th is not yet live\, if you would like to be put on the waitlist for this session please email training@ilpa.org.uk. \n\n\nTutors: Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis\, Claiming Space \nJoanna Fleck is a BACP-registered psychotherapist\, reflective practice facilitator\, and writer. A former solicitor\, she spent over 10 years working in legal aid\, specialising in actions against the state\, inquests and public inquiries. She has an MSc in Psychology with research on secondary traumatic stress in the legal profession. This research and ongoing study informs the work of Claiming Space. She is an experienced freelance trainer and group facilitator as well as a meditation and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy teacher. \nRachel Francis is a barrister practising in immigration and family law with particular expertise in working with vulnerable clients. She is the former co-chair of Young Legal Aid Lawyers. During her time as co-chair\, Rachel saw first-hand the effects of working with trauma in the legal profession. She was jointly responsible for the strategic direction of the group and for co-ordinating its campaigning\, promoting social mobility and protecting the interests of junior lawyers who believe in the importance of legal-aided work as a means of achieving social justice. In July 2019 Rachel was awarded the LAPG Special Award for outstanding commitment to access to justice.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3120-vicarious-trauma-in-the-legal-profession-free-members-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
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SUMMARY:ILPA South West Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nIf you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nThis meeting will be held online via Zoom. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in the South West region. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-south-west-working-group-meeting-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20251003T103332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T103514Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Annual General Meeting (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the ILPA Annual General Meeting\, hosted this year as a hybrid event!\n\n\nILPA’s 2025 AGM will be taking place on Monday 24 November 2025\, 4.00-7.00pm. All members are warmly invited to attend. The event will be hybrid\, held in person at Vialto Partners offices\, Floor 4\, 3 More London Pl\, London SE1 2AQ\, and online via Zoom. We are delighted that Philippa Rouse\, Migration & Citizenship Director\, SRO Future Border & Immigration System Programme at the Home Office will give the keynote address and Aisha Choudhry\, ILPA’s Wellbeing Working Group co-convener\, will be delivering a speech on the wellbeing of ILPA members.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-annual-general-meeting-in-person-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T103513Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Annual General Meeting (Online)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the ILPA Annual General Meeting\, hosted this year as a hybrid event!\n\n\nILPA’s 2025 AGM will be taking place on Monday 24 November 2025\, 4.00-7.00pm. All members are warmly invited to attend. The event will be hybrid\, held in person at Vialto Partners offices\, Floor 4\, 3 More London Pl\, London SE1 2AQ\, and online via Zoom. We are delighted that Philippa Rouse\, Migration & Citizenship Director\, SRO Future Border & Immigration System Programme at the Home Office will give the keynote address and Aisha Choudhry\, ILPA’s Wellbeing Working Group co-convener\, will be delivering a speech on the wellbeing of ILPA members.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-annual-general-meeting-online-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T115731Z
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SUMMARY:Nationality Applications for Children
DESCRIPTION:  \nBOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/web-3121-nationality-applications-for-children-webinar-tickets-1559322518629?aff=oddtdtcreator \nLevel: Beginner- Intermediate \nDescription: \nPractitioners and those working with children will receive an in-depth look at the various ways in which migrant children can register as British citizens. The seminar will look at the statutory requirements under the British National Act 1981\, the Home Office guidance on registration\, as well as practical considerations for making applications. It will include an opportunity to participate in case studies of applications under the different routes to registration\, either in groups or led by the tutors. \nThe topics covered will include: \n– Registration applications under sections 1(3)\, 1(4)\, 3(2)\, 3(5)\, 4F and 4G \n– Discretionary applications under section 3(1) \n– Parental consent and proof of paternity \n– Application process and supporting evidence \n*We will not be covering naturalisation or registration applications for adults \nAudience: Practitioners advising families about British nationality options for children or wanting to learn more about this area of law. \nTutors: Emma Cohen\, OTB Legal and Ashley Fleming\, Harper Macleod LLP \nEmma is an associate solicitor at OTB Legal\, a niche immigration law firm in Nottingham. She previously worked in the immigration team at Bindmans LLP for over thirteen years. She covers all areas of immigration\, asylum and nationality law. She has particular interest and experience in complex immigration and nationality cases involving families and children including inter-country adoption and she regularly writes court reports on immigration issues in family cases. Emma qualified as a solicitor in 1995 at Bates\, Wells and Braithwaite where she was later a partner in the immigration department. Although she has spent most of her post qualification experience working in immigration law in private practice Emma has also lectured at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge and worked in the voluntary sector. She is a volunteer adviser for Rainbow Migration. \nEmma is a regular trainer for ILPA and had delivered courses on Nationality Applications for Children\, Indefinite Leave to Remain: all you need to know\, Criminality and the Immigration Rules\, Family Law for Immigration Practitioners\, Professional conduct and ethics in immigration cases\, Home Office policy\, concessions & the exercise of discretion outside the rules\, and Discretion – What’s Left? Exploring the use of discretion in immigration and nationality law. She has also spoken at ILPA’s conferences on family migration. \nAshley is a partner at Harper Macleod LLP and has over 15 years’ experience working in the field of immigration. Her caseload covers all aspects of immigration\, asylum and nationality law. \nAshley is a regular trainer for ILPA and has delivered courses on the nationality applications for children\, introductory courses on both immigration and asylum law to MPs’ Caseworkers and Assistants and the Introduction to Immigration Law course for practitioners. \n 
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/nationality-applications-for-children/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20250114T090844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T093531Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Digitalisation Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nDigitalisation Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \nILPA Digitalisation Working Group meetings are recorded on Zoom and a transcript will be created using Otter AI. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording and transcript are taken and shared with relevant persons for the purpose of the minutes. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only part of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-digitalisation-working-group-meeting-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20250320T132520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T133528Z
UID:114550-1764691200-1764694800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Well-being Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nIf you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nThis working group meeting will be held online. After registering\, you will receive a separate email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nBackground on the Wellbeing Working Group: \nThe ILPA Well-being working group was established in 2018 to raise awareness about mental health and well-being in the immigration sector. It aims to cultivate a culture amongst immigration practitioners where well-being is discussed openly and not stigmatized and ensure that all immigration practitioners know where to access help if needed. The group meets every 6 weeks and works collectively to create cultural and systemic change within the sector by facilitating workshops\, training and conferences on the topics of mental health\, well-being and vicarious trauma. Find out more about the working group here. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-well-being-working-group-meeting-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20251007T104808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T110513Z
UID:121862-1764756000-1764766800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:FREE 3129 Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession (FREE Members' Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Providing attendees with the language to discuss the impact of working with trauma & practical tools to reflect upon & manage that impact.\n\n\nThis event is open to ILPA members only. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this training\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat about membership (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nLevel: All Levels \nDescription: \nIn this webinar ‘Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession’\, Claiming Space co-directors\, Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis\, will cover the following topics: \n• Vicarious Trauma; \n• Reflective practice; and\, \n• Boundaries and burnout. \nThe training will include both theory and practice\, providing attendees with the language to discuss the impact of working with trauma and practical tools to reflect upon and manage that impact. \nAudience: \nThis training is for ILPA Members only. This webinar is limited to a capacity of 25 people and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. No more than 5 people from the same organisation can attend the event. \n\n\nTutors: Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis\, Claiming Space \nJoanna Fleck is a BACP-registered psychotherapist\, reflective practice facilitator\, and writer. A former solicitor\, she spent over 10 years working in legal aid\, specialising in actions against the state\, inquests and public inquiries. She has an MSc in Psychology with research on secondary traumatic stress in the legal profession. This research and ongoing study informs the work of Claiming Space. She is an experienced freelance trainer and group facilitator as well as a meditation and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy teacher. \nRachel Francis is a barrister practising in immigration and family law with particular expertise in working with vulnerable clients. She is the former co-chair of Young Legal Aid Lawyers. During her time as co-chair\, Rachel saw first-hand the effects of working with trauma in the legal profession. She was jointly responsible for the strategic direction of the group and for co-ordinating its campaigning\, promoting social mobility and protecting the interests of junior lawyers who believe in the importance of legal-aided work as a means of achieving social justice. In July 2019 Rachel was awarded the LAPG Special Award for outstanding commitment to access to justice.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3129-vicarious-trauma-in-the-legal-profession-free-members-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20250114T090846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T132523Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA European Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nEuropean Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by the Working Group Co-convenors: Alison Hunter\, Wesley Gryk Solicitors and Jonathan Kingham\, LexisNexis. \nAudience: \nILPA Members \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only part of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-european-working-group-meeting-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T133530Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA New York Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nThe New York subcommittee was formed in October 2013 to bring together members practising UK immigration law in New York. It brings the perspective of practitioners in the United States to all aspects of entry clearance and related matters. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in New York. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-new-york-working-group-meeting-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20250110T171259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T132534Z
UID:110596-1765299600-1765305000@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Refugee Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nThis ILPA Refugee Working Group meetings will be held in hybrid format\, hosted remotely on Zoom and in person. \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWhere meetings are also hosted in person\, they will take place at Garden Court Chambers\, 57-60 Lincoln’s Inn Fields\, London\, WC2A 3LJ. If you would like to attend in person\, in addition to registering as requested above\, please email legal@ilpa.org.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm the day before the Working Group meeting to indicate that you would like to attend in person\, so that your details can be added to the guest list for the purposes of managing numbers and facilitating entry to the building. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the working group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \n• Meeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \n• Please ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \n• ILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-refugee-working-group-meeting-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20250320T132538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T133532Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Removals\, Detention and Offences Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nRemovals\, Detention and Offences Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded on Zoom . Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording and transcript are taken and shared with relevant persons for the purpose of the minutes. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only part of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-removals-detention-and-offences-working-group-meeting-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20250114T090850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T132541Z
UID:110867-1765470600-1765474200@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Courts and Tribunals Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nCourts and Tribunals Working Groups will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-courts-and-tribunals-working-group-meeting-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20250114T090852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T132544Z
UID:110869-1765990800-1765996200@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Economic Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nILPA Economic Migration Working Group meetings will ordinarily be held in hybrid format\, hosted remotely on Zoom and in person. \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWhere meetings are also hosted in person\, they will take place at Mayer Brown\, 201 Bishopsgate\, London EC2M 3AF. If you would like to attend in person\, in addition to registering as requested above\, please email legal@ilpa.org.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm the day before the Working Group meeting to indicate that you would like to attend in person\, so that your details can be added to the guest list and shared with the relevant colleagues at Mayer Brown for the purposes of managing numbers and facilitating entry to the building. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the working group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by James Perrott (Mayer Brown International)\, Tom Brett-Young (VWV)\, and Anushka Sinha (Lee and Thompson LLP). \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \n• Meeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \n• Please ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \n• ILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-economic-migration-working-group-meeting-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20251218T154953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T155014Z
UID:125050-1768404600-1768411800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Forum Discussion: Upcoming Changes to Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nThis event is open to ILPA members only. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat about membership (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nThis is a meeting for practitioners to get together and discuss through the proposals affecting refugees\, family categories as well as the business routes. \nOur tutors leading this discussion are Emma Cohen\, OTB Legal\, Meghan Vozila Penningtons Manches Cooper and Malini Skandachanmugarasan\, Winckworth Sherwood. They will also be joined by ILPA’s legal Director Zoe Bantleman.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/forum-discussion-upcoming-changes-to-settlement/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20251119T155632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T154807Z
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SUMMARY:Skilled Worker Changes 6 Months On
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nThis interactive session takes delegates through the changes to Immigration Rules that have led to the current complexity of the route. \nLevel: Basic-Intermediate (a basic level of knowledge of the Skilled Worker route will be assumed) \nDescription: July 2025 brought wholesale changes to the Skilled Worker route\, and an increase to the layers of transitional arrangements that apply to sponsored staff. This bite-sized interactive session takes delegates through the changes to Immigration Rules that have led to the current complexity of the route\, focusing on a series of worked examples. \nThis course will not cover other sponsored work routes. \nType of course: An update for those with basic knowledge of the Skilled Worker route\, looking at practical implications of the salary and skill threshold changes; navigating tables in Appendix Skilled Occupations\, advising on supplementary work\, extensions and paths to settlement for those on discounted salary options. \nAudience: Legal professionals\, trainees\, paralegals \nCourse aim: Provide delegates with the confidence to receive instructions from potential Skilled Workers and their employers\, mapping roles capable of sponsorship\, advising on salary levels taking into account date of entry into this visa route to apply the complex transitional provisions of Appendix Skilled Worker \nTutors: Laura Darnley\, Partner at Ward Hadaway and Gary McIndoe\, Managing Partner at Latitude Law \nLaura Darnley is a partner at Ward Hadaway LLP specialising in business immigration and employment law. She has a particular specialism advising on the intersection between employment and immigration law issues. \nGary is managing partner at Latitude Law in Manchester\, a specialist UK-inbound practice. He has worked in the field for more than 25 years.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/skilled-worker-changes-6-months-on/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20251216T115204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T150901Z
UID:124853-1769508000-1769513400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:s4L Discretionary Registration for Adults (Bitesize)
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nLevel: Intermediate-Advanced \nDescription: \nIn 2022\, the British Nationality Act 1981 was amended by s4L\, which now allows for the discretionary registration of adults as British citizens\, in ‘special circumstances’. \nThis bitesize webinar helps practitioners advising on British citizenship to understand the ‘special circumstances’ under which applicants may be able to use the new s4L to register as British. \nThis course aims to share understanding and experience of the new s4L. \nThis webinar will cover s4L only and not other provisions to register or naturalise as a British citizen. \nAudience: Practitioners advising on British citizenship. \nTutors: Diana Baxter\, Partner at Wesley Gryk and Adrian Berry\, Barrister at Garden Court Chambers \nDiana Baxter is a partner at Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP\, a leading UK immigration firm. Diana regularly advises on complex citizenship matters.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3146-s4l-discretionary-registration-for-adults-bitesize/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20260105T112547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T162537Z
UID:126252-1769533200-1769538600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Economic Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nILPA Economic Migration Working Group meetings will ordinarily be held in hybrid format\, hosted remotely on Zoom and in person. \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWhere meetings are also hosted in person\, they will take place at Mayer Brown\, 201 Bishopsgate\, London EC2M 3AF. If you would like to attend in person\, in addition to registering as requested above\, please email legal@ilpa.org.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm the day before the Working Group meeting to indicate that you would like to attend in person\, so that your details can be added to the guest list and shared with the relevant colleagues at Mayer Brown for the purposes of managing numbers and facilitating entry to the building. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the working group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by James Perrott (Mayer Brown International)\, Tom Brett-Young (VWV)\, and Anushka Sinha (Lee and Thompson LLP). \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \n• Meeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \n• Please ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \n• ILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-economic-migration-working-group-meeting-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20251201T131159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T164553Z
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SUMMARY:Business Immigration in the UK Conference (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nThe business immigration landscape continues to shift at pace\, and many organisations are having to respond to new routes\, revised sponsorship duties and emerging Home Office policy. ILPA’s Business Immigration in the UK Conference brings together senior practitioners\, specialists and UKVI officials to provide clear insight on the issues shaping practice this year. \nThe conference will run as a hybrid event at Friends House and online. We are pleased to confirm that it will again be chaired by Nicolas Rollason (Partner\, Kingsley Napley) and Sophie Barrett-Brown (Senior Partner\, Laura Devine Immigration and ILPA Trustee). We are also grateful to Adam Lee and James Turner from UKVI for joining us\, giving delegates the opportunity to hear directly from the department and put questions to them. \nThe full agenda\, including guest speakers and session details\, will be shared shortly. \nAs an early-bird offer\, the first ten delegates to book can use the code Earlybird10 for 10% off their place. Once the ten places are taken\, the offer closes. \nWe look forward to welcoming you. \nAGENDA \n9.30-10:00– Registration and Networking Breakfast \n10:00-10:05– Chairs’ Welcome – Nicolas Rollason\, Kingsley Napley and ILPA Trustee and Sophie Barrett-Brown\, Laura Devine Immigration and ILPA Trustee \n10:05-10:45– Operational update on work routes with James Turner\, Head of Work Services- Visas\, Status and Information Services\, UKVI and Adam Lee\, Work Services\, Operations Lead- Visa\, Status and Information\nServices\, UKVI \n10:45-11:30– Home Office Keynote Speakers & Q&A- David Ramsbotham\, Settlement Policy\, Home Office \n11:30-11:45– Break \n11:45-12:20– Sponsorship: Developments and difficulties- James Perrott\, Mayer Brown \n12:20-13:00– Skilled Worker: Changes and challenges- Ilda de Sousa\, Kingsley Napley \n13:00-14:00– Lunch Break \n14:00-14:30– Economic Context- Professor Alan Manning\, London School of Economics; former Chair of Migration Advisory Committee \n14.30-15:30– Global Talent: Expert practitioner insights- \nArts Council England and sub-endorsers: Meghan Vozila\, Pennington Manches Cooper \nTech nation & academic routes: Helen Smith\, Helen Smith Immigration \n15:30-15:45– Break \n15:45-16:25– Innovator Founders: Trends and tips for Innovators and business owners \nNicolette Bostock\, Withers LLP \n16:25-16:55- Panel discussion and Q&A- all speakers \n16:55-17:00- Chairs’ closing remarks \n17:00 Onwards– Social drinks \n 
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/business-immigration-in-the-uk-conference-in-person/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20251201T134842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T164559Z
UID:124033-1769680800-1769706000@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Business Immigration in the UK Conference (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nWe invite you to attend ILPA’s Business Immigration in the UK Conference\, hosted as a hybrid event! \nThe business immigration landscape continues to shift at pace\, and many organisations are having to respond to new routes\, revised sponsorship duties and emerging Home Office policy. ILPA’s Business Immigration in the UK Conference brings together senior practitioners\, specialists and UKVI officials to provide clear insight on the issues shaping practice this year. \nThe conference will run as a hybrid event at Friends House and online. We are pleased to confirm that it will again be chaired by Nicolas Rollason (Partner\, Kingsley Napley) and Sophie Barrett-Brown (Senior Partner\, Laura Devine Immigration and ILPA Trustee). We are also grateful to Adam Lee and James Turner from UKVI for joining us\, giving delegates the opportunity to hear directly from the department and put questions to them. \nThe full agenda\, including guest speakers and session details\, will be shared shortly. \nAs an early-bird offer\, the first ten delegates to book can use the code Earlybird10 for 10% off their place. Once the ten places are taken\, the offer closes. \nWe look forward to welcoming you. \nAGENDA \n9.30-10:00– Registration and Networking Breakfast \n10:00-10:05– Chairs’ Welcome – Nicolas Rollason\, Kingsley Napley and ILPA Trustee and Sophie Barrett-Brown\, Laura Devine Immigration and ILPA Trustee \n10:05-10:45– Operational update on work routes with James Turner\, Head of Work Services- Visas\, Status and Information Services\, UKVI and Adam Lee\, Work Services\, Operations Lead- Visa\, Status and Information\nServices\, UKVI \n10:45-11:30– Home Office Keynote Speakers & Q&A- David Ramsbotham\, Settlement Policy\, Home Office \n11:30-11:45– Break \n11:45-12:20– Sponsorship: Developments and difficulties- James Perrott\, Mayer Brown \n12:20-13:00– Skilled Worker: Changes and challenges- Ilda de Sousa\, Kingsley Napley \n13:00-14:00– Lunch Break \n14:00-14:30– Economic Context- Professor Alan Manning\, London School of Economics; former Chair of Migration Advisory Committee \n14.30-15:30– Global Talent: Expert practitioner insights- \nArts Council England and sub-endorsers: Meghan Vozila\, Pennington Manches Cooper \nTech nation & academic routes: Helen Smith\, Helen Smith Immigration \n15:30-15:45– Break \n15:45-16:25– Innovator Founders: Trends and tips for Innovators and business owners \nNicolette Bostock\, Withers LLP \n16:25-16:55- Panel discussion and Q&A- all speakers \n16:55-17:00- Chairs’ closing remarks \n17:00 Onwards– Social drinks
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/business-immigration-in-the-uk-conference-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20260105T123357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T123357Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Family and Personal Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nFamily and Personal Migration Working Groups will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. Please register for this meeting on this page. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\n\n\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-family-and-personal-migration-working-group-meeting-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20260106T124220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T124220Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA North West Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nNorth West Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. Please register for the meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that members subscribe to the Working Group here\, to ensure you do not miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by Shara Pledger\, Pinsent Masons LLP\, Lucy Mair\, Garden Court North Chambers\, David Pountney\, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU)\, and Emma Morgan\, Shoosmiths LLP. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in the North West. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-north-west-working-group-meeting-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20251120T124505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T124529Z
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SUMMARY:Sole and Shared Parental Responsibility: rules and practice
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nLevel: Intermediate \nDescription: The course will review the rules relating to sole and shared parental responsibility applicable to all areas of immigration law\, from children of British citizens to dependent of skilled workers\, students etc. The course will also review caselaw relating to the concept of sole responsibility\, and the practical application of the rules. We will also think of alternative options for families who cannot meet the strict Immigration Rules relating to sole responsibility. \nTopics: \n\nThe Rules relating to sole and shared parental responsibility\nCaselaw relating to the concept of sole responsibility\nExamine rule changes and implications in practice\nPreparing applications – practical tips and procedure\nAlternative options to move to the UK when the rules are not met\nCase studies\n\nThe aim of the course is to provide an overview of the theory and practice of the Immigration Rules relating to sole and shared parental responsibility\, highlight the difficulties with those rules\, and think of ways in which families who do not meet the rules can move to the UK. \nAudience: The session is aimed at those who are already practising in this area\, assisting with a broad range of immigration applications including children and dependants. \nTutors: Nath Gbikpi\, Leigh Day and Andrew Jones\, Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP \nNath is a solicitor at Leigh Day Solicitors. Her practice covers a wide range of immigration\, asylum and nationality law\, with particular emphasis on human rights applications\, including complex applications outside of the rules; initial asylum and fresh claims; applications on the basis of domestic abuse and transnational marriage abandonment; and applications by children in care and care leavers. \nNath also writes regularly for Free Movement\, including case law updates\, briefings and training courses. Nath co-founded the ILPA Well-being Working Group in 2018 and was a co-convenor until June 2020. She has also served as a co-convenor of the ILPA Family and Personal Migration Working Group. \nNath delivers ILPA’s ‘Sole Responsibility and the Immigration Rules; and ‘The Phenomenon of Transnational Marriage Abandonment’ trainings. She has been a panellist at various ILPA’s conferences and seminars\, and co-organises ILPA’s annual Immigration and Family Law Conference. \nAndrew is a solicitor at Wesley Gryk Solicitors\, a specialist immigration and nationality practice consistently top-ranked in Legal 500\, Chambers UK and The Times Best Law Firms. His practice covers a wide range of immigration\, asylum and nationality matters\, with a particular specialism in family and private life applications.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/sole-and-shared-parental-responsibility-rules-and-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20251218T110912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T110912Z
UID:124999-1771322400-1771333200@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leave Outside the Immigration Rules
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nLevel: Basic – Intermediate \nDescription: Practitioners will receive an in-depth look at how to approach applications for leave outside the rules\, including how to assess the applicant’s circumstances and available evidence\, as well as practical considerations for making applications. It will include an opportunity to participate in case studies\, either in groups or led by the tutors. \nThe topics covered will include: \n\nPreparing applications for leave outside the rules;\n\n\nSupporting evidence\, including instructing experts;\n\n\nFee waivers and application process.\n\nThe aim of this course is to develop an understanding of a best practice approach to applications for leave outside the rules. \nThe course will not cover: asylum\, humanitarian protection\, discretionary leave\, post-asylum\, fresh claims or family reunion. \nAudience: This course will be of particular interest to immigration law practitioners acting in personal immigration matters. \nTutors: Ashley Fleming\, Harper Macleod and Janey Armstrong\, Drummond Miller \nJaney is a partner at Drummond Miller LLP and leads the firm’s immigration team in Glasgow. She advises on all aspects of immigration\, nationality and asylum law and has over a decade of experience in the field. \nJaney regularly provides external training on immigration law and has recently delivered seminars on the EU Settlement Scheme to immigration advisors\, local authorities and third sector organisations. Janey is recommended for Immigration by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. \nAshley is a partner at Harper Macleod LLP and has over 15 years’ experience working in the field of immigration. Her caseload covers all aspects of immigration\, asylum and nationality law. \nAshley is a regular trainer for ILPA and has delivered courses on the nationality applications for children\, introductory courses on both immigration and asylum law to MPs’ Caseworkers and Assistants and the Introduction to Immigration Law course for practitioners.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/leave-outside-the-immigration-rules/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20251222T115332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T115332Z
UID:125239-1771515000-1771522200@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Appendix CRP
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here  \nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nPriya and Kate will work through the following: \n– The validity requirements \n– Eligibility requirements \n– Relationship requirements \n– Maintenance and accommodation requirements \n– Arguing cases under Article 8 ECHR/with reference to the test of unjustifiably harsh consequences \n– Periods of a grant \n– Conditions of a grant \n– Seeking settlement under Appendix CRP \n– The applicable policy guidance \n– Case studies and practical examples \nCourse type: \nBeginner – those who want an overview \nUpdate – We will look at the new rules and policy \nIntermediate– We will look at difficult issues that arise and provide tips and examples \nAudience: This webinar is suitable for practitioners working in immigration law. It is suitable for individuals who are seeking more knowledge and experience and it will be a useful refresher and update course for those who are experienced in this field. \nTutors: Kate Nickson\, Consultant Solicitor and Priya Solanki\, One Pump Court Chambers \nPriya is a busy and experienced specialist in immigration\, asylum\, human rights and nationality law. She is based at One Pump Court Chambers in London. \nShe regularly provides in-house training\, seminars and webinars and her training sessions are very popular. \nShe is cited as a leading junior in Immigration (including business immigration) in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners with the Directories stating\, “she has a sharp mind and demonstrates excellent client care”\, “she is tactically astute\, good under pressure and very persuasive in court” and “she is very knowledgeable in presenting appeals”. \nPriya has authored two immigration books. For more information on these please see here – https://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/migrantvictimsofdomesticviolence/ \nhttps://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/challengingshammarriageallegations/ \nKate is a freelance immigration consultant with over 11 years experience. \nShe has been a Law Society accredited Senior Immigration Caseworker since 2010 and has worked on notable cases including representing the first two appellants in the Libyan Country Guidance case; AT and Others (Article 15c; risk categories) Libya CG UKUT 00318 (IAC) and AS in the reported case of AS (Afghanistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department EWCA Civ 1469\, which established that the Immigration Tribunal could depart from the findings of the Home Office Conclusive Grounds decision in human trafficking cases and make its own findings. \nKate has particular expertise in human rights applications based on Private and Family Life\, protection claims\, appeals and judicial reviews. She has built a significant practice assisting refugees in applications to bring over their parents and siblings\, inside and outside of the ADR rules. \nKate’s problem solving skills and ability to find novel legal points to argue\, make her a popular choice with clients in the Greater Manchester area and beyond. She is passionate about ensuring a successful result for all her clients and will go the extra mile to achieve this.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/appendix-crp/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20260106T152632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T152632Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Racial Justice and Equality Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nThis working group meeting will be held online. Please register for the meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a separate email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nDescription: \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality Working Group was established in October 2020. The group aims to improve access to the sector to counter the limited diversity among immigration practitioners particularly in senior roles\, to address the systemic racism prevalent in the sector within immigration systems and workplaces\, and to help foster a more welcoming environment for racialised practitioners. \nThe Working Group intends to work on fostering an inclusive culture where discussions on racism can take place and how these could be embedded within the workplace so that issues can be made explicit then addressed rather than remaining unacknowledged. \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality working group is first and foremost a space for our Black and Ethnic Minority members\, as a collective space for thoughts\, frustrations and action. This is a non-judgemental space conducive to growth and learning and we expect all experiences and perspectives shared to be listened to and engaged with respectfully. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-racial-justice-and-equality-working-group-meeting-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
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SUMMARY:Challenging Civil Penalties
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here \nWith a surge in the number of civil penalties being issued for illegal working\, as well as the maximum penalty now being £60\,000 per worker\, and with the planned extension of the right to work scheme to contractors and the GIG economy\, immigration practitioners might expect clients to encounter civil penalties more often. In response to the changing regulatory environment\, this course will seek to provide:\n· an overview of the law behind civil penalties\n· who the proposed right to work regime might cover\n· tips on engaging with the Home Office to potentially challenge civil penalties\n· the deadlines and timings to respond and challenge a civil penalty\n· what potential grounds there might be to challenge a civil penalty\n· a summary of the appeals process\n· litigation risks\npractical tips and case study examples \nTutors: Allan Briddock\, One Pump Court and Robert Houchill\, Kingsley Napley \nAllan Briddock is a barrister at One Pump Court and has been instructed on dozens of civil penalty cases in the past decade. He has vast practical experience which is invaluable in defending civil penalties and has trained several business immigration firms on how to challenge civil penalties. \nRobert Houchill has extensive experience of assisting individuals and organisations with their UK immigration and nationality matters. Robert’s experience covers all kinds of immigration and nationality applications\, but with a particular emphasis on corporate immigration matters\, and helping high net worth individuals. \nRobert often helps organisations with sponsor licence applications and advises on immigration compliance issues. He has also worked with organisations to challenge UKVI decisions following sponsor licence suspensions and revocations. \nPrior to joining Kingsley Napley in March 2019\, Robert worked for five years at law firms in London\, including Gherson and Bates Wells Braithwaite.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/challenging-civil-penalties/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20260105T113113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T113153Z
UID:126256-1772557200-1772562600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Economic Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \n\n\nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nILPA Economic Migration Working Group meetings will ordinarily be held in hybrid format\, hosted remotely on Zoom and in person. \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWhere meetings are also hosted in person\, they will take place at Mayer Brown\, 201 Bishopsgate\, London EC2M 3AF. If you would like to attend in person\, in addition to registering as requested above\, please email legal@ilpa.org.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm the day before the Working Group meeting to indicate that you would like to attend in person\, so that your details can be added to the guest list and shared with the relevant colleagues at Mayer Brown for the purposes of managing numbers and facilitating entry to the building. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the working group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by James Perrott (Mayer Brown International)\, Tom Brett-Young (VWV)\, and Anushka Sinha (Lee and Thompson LLP). \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \n• Meeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \n• Please ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \n• ILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-economic-migration-working-group-meeting-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20251219T131522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T132641Z
UID:125106-1772640000-1772645400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit Visa Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Book tickets here  \nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: \nThis session will provide practitioners with the material and knowledge they need to make successful applications and challenges in visit visa cases/judicial review matters. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover the following: \n\nAnalysis of the Immigration Rules\nDetailed consideration of policy guidance\, with a focus on areas of refusal and how these can be challenged with reference to policy\nArguing human rights in visit visa applications\nConsideration of case law on visit visas\nCase studies/ practical tips/examples\n\nAudience: This course provides an overview for those beginning in this area. It also provides detailed analysis for those dealing with more complex cases of this type. \nTutor: Priya Solanki\, One Pump Court Chambers \nPriya is a busy and experienced specialist in immigration\, asylum\, human rights and nationality law. She appears regularly before the Tribunals and Courts. \nShe has a particular interest in and experience of cases involving vulnerable clients. She is known to have a very calming and reassuring manner with clients with vulnerabilities. She has a large amount of experience in ADR cases. \nPriya has authored two books. One on Challenging Sham Marriage Allegations. More recently she has written a book on Migrant Victims of Domestic Violence – http://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/migrantvictimsofdomesticviolence/ \nShe regularly provides in-house training\, seminars and webinars. She appears regularly before the First-Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal\, Immigration and Asylum Chambers and the Administrative Court. \nShe is very experienced in adult dependent relative applications and in challenging family applications under the rules and outside the rules by way of appeal and judicial review. \nShe is cited as a leading junior in Immigration (including business immigration) in Legal 500 with the Directories stating\, “she has a sharp mind and demonstrates excellent client care”\, “she is tactically astute\, good under pressure and very persuasive in court” and “she is very knowledgeable in presenting appeals”. Priya has also recently been appointed as a Deputy Upper Tribunal Judge (Immigration and Asylum).
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/visit-visa-challenges/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133904
CREATED:20260106T103633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T104601Z
UID:126391-1773162000-1773167400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Refugee Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nThis ILPA Refugee Working Group meetings will be held in hybrid format\, hosted remotely on Zoom and in person. \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nIn-person meetings will take place at Garden Court Chambers: Garden Court Chambers\, 9 Carmelite Street\, London\, EC4Y 0DR. If you would like to attend in person\, in addition to registering as requested above\, please email legal@ilpa.org.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm the day before the Working Group meeting to indicate that you would like to attend in person\, so that your details can be added to the guest list for the purposes of managing numbers and facilitating entry to the building. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the working group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \n• Meeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \n• Please ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \n• ILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-refugee-working-group-meeting-17/
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