Training programme 2013 2014

Law Centre (NI) offers training for advisers, legal practitioners and others working in the field of social welfare rights. The training covers community care, employment, immigration, mental health and social security law, as well as skills required for advice work.

2013-2014

Training Programme

Law Centre (NI)

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introduction Developing courses through feedback and partnership This programme has been developed to meet the needs of our member agencies. Courses are designed and adapted to cover changes in law or complex areas of legal advice work.

Feedback from members and others who have attended training is reflected in the design and delivery of courses for 2013-14. We have also introduced new courses to reflect issues on which members have sought advice from us.

We discussed proposed content and timing with Citizens Advice and Advice NI through a training working group. This provided assurance that our programme is responding to the needs of the advice sector and that we are focusing on complementary work.

Our current partnership training includes immigration training with Citizens Advice and community care training with Advice NI through its Advantage programme.

Accessible Venues The courses are held at accessible venues in Belfast and Derry. The vast majority of the Belfast courses are held in the Law Centre Central Office in Donegall Street. Courses offered in the Western Area are held in a number of venues.

Only venues with suitable facilities are used and all have disabled access.

If you want to discuss particular access needs, please contact Elaine McCorriston on 028 7126 2433.

specialist Tutors Most of the training courses are delivered by our training officer and legal advisers.

Other specialist trainers are brought in occasionally so that we may benefit from their particular experience.

Our legal advisers deliver training within their own specialist areas of work.

how to apply Course details and application forms (which may be photocopied) for all our courses are available from our website (www.lawcentreni.org).

Application forms should be completed in full and returned by the closing date indicated. Please pay particular attention to the closing dates, especially for the Welfare Rights Adviser Programme, as late applications may not be considered because of the demand for places.

Fees Details of course fees can be found in this programme as well as on the information flyers on our website.

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Payment must be made either with the application form or within fourteen days upon receipt of invoice. Please indicate on the application form if you require an invoice. Where the offer of a place on a course is accepted, payment must be made by the date indicated on the invoice.

Please note that as the demand for places can be quite high, refunds will not be provided for late cancellation or non attendance.

Bespoke training for your needs If we do not offer the course you are looking for, please get in touch. We understand that organisations may want us to deliver a bespoke course to their staff within their own venue from time to time. We have successfully provided external training to groups and agencies in the past.

This type of training is dependent upon personnel and resources but we will always try, where possible, to meet any training request.

members benefits All our courses are offered at a discount rate for our members. Special discounts are available where you register for multiple courses as described in the programme.

In order to improve access to our courses for member organisations with limited means, we will offer, on a case by case basis, an additional place to members who have staff or volunteers attending, provided there are places left at the closing date. Members wishing to take up this opportunity should contact Elaine McCorriston at the Law Centre (Western Area Office 028 7126 2433) before the course to set out their budget constraints and their need to have staff trained.

Contacts and further information For details of courses run by the Law Centre, please contact Elaine McCorriston at: Law Centre (NI), 9 Clarendon Street, Derry BT48 7EP Phone: 028 7126 2433. Fax: 028 7126 2343. Email: elaine.mccorriston@lawcentreniwest.org You can also subscribe to the RSS feed to our website for instant notice of upcoming courses.足 There are no formal entry requirements to any of the Law Centre training courses. It is assumed that participants will have literacy and numeracy skills consistent with what is required for their advice work.

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­levels and qualifications ­­level descriptors­­ These descriptors state how much knowledge of a subject or practical experience is required and indicate who would benefit most from a course at that level.

Introductory No prior knowledge of the subject or specific experience required. Suitable for all advisers and legal practitioners, new or experienced.­­

Intermediate Social security courses are suitable for advisers who have attended Welfare Rights Adviser Programme or equivalent courses.

For other areas, suitable for advisers and legal practitioners who have gained relevant experience in the subject.­­

Advanced Requires at least intermediate level knowledge of the subject and relevant practical experience.

Suitable for experienced advice practitioners.­­

National Occupational Standards­­ Law Centre courses are linked to National Occupational Standards (NOS).­­NOS describe competent performance in terms of outcomes. They allow a clear assessment of competence against nationally agreed standards of performance, across a range of workplace circumstances for all roles. ­­ NOS have been developed for many sectors, including the legal advice sector, to help provide a clear list of the skills and knowledge needed to work in this sector. They can be used to help produce clear and effective training sessions as they help to show most training needs within the legal advice sector.­­NOS also form the basis of qualifications, most commonly National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). They are used in the Integrated Competency Framework (ICF).­­

Continuing Professional Development­ All Law Centre courses count towards Continuing Professional Development requirements for Citizens Advice advisers, solicitors and barristers.­­

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course listings new courses 2013-2014 j Carers and their Rights j Protecting Human Rights in Community Care j Personal Independence Payment j Understanding Universal Credit course

courses associated with open college network ni Welfare Rights Adviser Programme (WRAP): Level 2 and Level 3 Tribunal Representation course: Level 4 Level

Date

Venue

PAGE

Introductory

30/04/2013

Belfast

12

05/07/2013

Belfast

12

20/08/2013

Belfast

12

10/10/2013

Belfast

12

07/11/2013

Belfast

12

07/02/2014

Belfast

12

NEW Personal Independence Payment

Introductory

03/09/2013

Derry

12

05/12/2013

Derry

12

NEW Understanding Universal Credit

Introductory/

02/05/2013

Belfast

12

SOCIAL SECURITY NEW Personal Independence Payment

Intermediate

15/08/2013

Belfast

12

28/11/2013

Belfast

12

24/01/2014

Belfast

12

14/03/2014

Belfast

12

NEW Understanding Universal Credit

Introductory/

03/10/2013

Derry

12

Intermediate

28/02/2014

Derry

12

Welfare Rights Adviser Programme – eight days

Introductory

08/05/2013

Belfast

9

WRAP Refresher - Disability Related Benefits

Introductory

08/08/2013

Belfast

10

WRAP Refresher - Disability Related Benefits

Introductory

13/08/2013

Derry

10

Welfare Rights Adviser Programme – eight days

Introductory

08/10/2013

Derry

9

WRAP Refresher - Means Tested Benefits

Introductory

06/12/2013

Belfast

11

WRAP Refresher - Means Tested Benefits

Introductory

10/12/2013

Derry

11

Welfare Rights Adviser Programme – eight days

Introductory

18/02/2014

Belfast

9

Tribunal Representation – six days Intermediate/

23/10/2013 Advanced

Belfast

14

Challenging Tax Credit Decisions: Overpayments

Intermediate

26/11/2013

Belfast

15

Social Security: Seeking Work, Other Requirements Intermediate and Sanctions

24/09/2013

Belfast

13

Advocacy Skills - two days

Advanced

16/10/2013

Belfast

15

Social Security Appeals - Tackling Common Issues

Advanced

19/03/2014

Belfast

18

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course

Level

Date

Venue

PAGE

Introductory/ Intermediate

11/11/2013

Belfast

19

Children and Young People in the Immigration System Introductory/

Intermediate

20/02/2014

Belfast

22

European Law and Immigration

Advanced

03/10/2013

Belfast

19

Immigration Law and Criminal Justice

Advanced

22/11/2013

Belfast

20

Immigration Law and People Trafficking

Advanced

28/06/2013

Belfast

21

Immigration Introduction to Immigration Law and Practice - two days

Employment Redundancy, Lay Off and Employer Insolvency

Introductory/ Intermediate

07/10/2013

Belfast

23

The Rights of Agency Workers

Introductory/ 29/11/2013 Intermediate

Belfast

25

Introduction to Employment Law - two days Introductory

29/01/2014 Intermediate

Belfast

23

Introduction to Employment Law - two days

26/02/2014

Derry

23

Introductory/ Intermediate

Community Care

NEW Protecting Human Rights in Community Care

Introductory/ Intermediate

16/01/2014

Derry

26

NEW Protecting Human Rights in Community Care

Introductory/ Intermediate

23/01/2014

Belfast

26

NEW Carers and their Rights

Advanced

05/09/2013

Derry

26

NEW Carers and their Rights

Advanced

19/09/2013

Belfast

26

Mental Health Introduction to Mental Health Law

Introductory/ Intermediate

21/05/2013

Belfast

28

Introduction to Mental Health Law

Introductory/ Intermediate

29/05/2013

Derry

28

Intermediate

13/02/2014

Belfast

28

Representing Clients at Mental Health Review Tribunals

Advanced

19/09/2013

Derry

29

Representing Clients at Mental Health Review Tribunals

Advanced

26/09/2013

Belfast

29

Mental Health Law and People Concerned in Criminal Proceedings

General Legal Research Skills for Advisers - half day

Intermediate

06/02/2014

Belfast

30

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examples of training plans Below are examples of training plans you could follow through Law Centre (NI) training courses, including how our plan could link with Advice NI and Citizens Advice training.

Also see www.adviceni.net and www.citizensadvice.co.uk for more training options.

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social security courses Welfare Rights Adviser Programme (eight days) What does the course offer?

Accredited by Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCNNI), the Welfare Rights Adviser Programme (WRAP) provides a sound foundation in a broad area of welfare rights. It is assessed and participants are expected to complete home-study assignments. Participants who successfully complete the coursework will be awarded OCNNI certificates.

The course will use a mixture of blended learning, with extra notes, links and materials available online, using the Law Centre’s WRAP website. This will help with flexible learning and attendees can update their knowledge at all times.

What level is it?

Introductory Mapped to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB19 – Welfare Rights Legal Advice

Who should attend?

This course is designed specifically for new and/or inexperienced advice workers. There are no formal entry qualifications but participants should have good literacy skills and basic numeracy skills in order to benefit fully from this course.

Where

When

Belfast Wednesdays 8, 15, 22, 29, May and 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2013 10am to 4pm Derry Tuesday 8, 15, 22, 29 October and 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2013 10am to 4pm Belfast Tuesdays 18 and 25 February, 4, 11, 18, 25 March, 1 and 8 April 2014 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £250.00 Non-members voluntary

£430.00

Members statutory/private £430.00 Non-members statutory/private £620.00

j Those completing the course will be entitled to a free place on the two day Employment Law course (see page 23).

This course will count as 40 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

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wrap Refresher: disability RELATED benefits What does the course offer?

This full day course offers advisers a chance to revise and update their knowledge on disability benefits.

Although this is a Welfare Rights Adviser Programme Refresher course, you do not have to have attended a previous WRAP course to apply.

What level is it?

Introductory Mapped to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB19 – Welfare Rights Legal Advice

Who should attend?

This course is designed specifically for new and/or inexperienced advice workers or for advisers who want to take some time to refresh their knowledge given the recent changes in the benefits system.

The main benefits covered will be Disability Living Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance and Carer’s Allowance.

Where

When

Belfast Thursday 8 August 2013, 10am to 4pm Derry Tuesday 13 August 2013, 10am to 4pm

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Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

wrap Refresher: Means Tested benefits What does the course offer?

This full day course offers advisers a chance to revise and update their knowledge on means tested benefits. The main benefits covered will include Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit.

Although this is a Welfare Rights Adviser Refresher course, you do not have to have attended a previous WRAP course to apply.

What level is it?

Introductory Mapped to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB19 – Welfare Rights Legal Advice

Who should attend?

This course is designed specifically for new and/or inexperienced advice workers or for advisers who want to take some time to refresh their knowledge of means tested benefits.

This is a good opportunity for advisers to revise their benefit knowledge in a detailed but fast paced manner while also keeping up to date with the relevant changes.

Where

When

Belfast Friday 6 December 2013, 10am to 4pm Derry Tuesday 10 December 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

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Personal Independence PAyment What does the course offer?

During 2013/2014, a new benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be launched for eligible working age people aged sixteen to pension age to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

This course will illustrate the key information, components and criteria for both the Daily Living and Mobility sections of the new benefit. It will also highlight the differences between PIP and DLA and how they will affect claimants.

What level is it?

Introductory Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB19 – Welfare Rights Legal Advice

Who should attend?

This course is designed specifically for all advice workers. There are no formal entry qualifications but participants should have good literacy skills and basic numeracy skills in order to benefit fully from the course.

Where

When

Belfast Tuesday 30 April 2013, 10am to 4pm Belfast Tuesday 5 July 2013, 10am to 4pm Belfast Tuesday 20 August 2013, 10am to 4pm Belfast Thursday 10 October 2013, 10am to 4pm Belfast Thursday 7 November 2013, 10am to 4pm Belfast Friday 7 February 2014, 10am to 4pm Derry Thursday 3 September 2013, 10am to 4pm Derry Thursday 5 December 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

understanding UNIVERSAL CREDIT What does the course offer?

With recent budget announcements and the onset of the Welfare Reform Bill, there have been many changes to the benefits system, with more on the way. This course aims to make sense of the changes and to explain their significance. The next twelve months also herald massive changes, including the introduction of Universal Credit. This course will illustrate these changes and explain their possible affects on the benefit system.

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What level is it?

Introductory / Intermediate Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB19 – Welfare Rights Legal Advice

Who should attend?

This course is for advisers who wish to develop their knowledge of recent and near future changes in benefits.

Where

When

Belfast Thursday 2 May 2013, 10am – 4pm Belfast Thursday 15 August 2013, 10am – 4pm Belfast Thursday 28 November 2013, 10am – 4pm Belfast Friday 24 January 2014, 10am – 4pm Belfast Friday 14 March 2014, 10am – 4pm Derry

Thursday 03 October 2013, 10am to 4pm

Derry

Friday 28 February 2014, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private 120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

Social security: seeking work, other requirements and Sanctions What does the course offer?

There are increased requirements attached to claiming benefits, particularly Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) work related activity group. With this have come increased sanctions for non compliance. Moreover, increased sanctions are likely to be a part of Universal Credit.

By the end of this course, participants will understand the main rules as they relate to requirements to seek work as well as the main causes of sanctions and how to avoid them.

The course illustrates the main conditions for claiming benefits and goes over new conditionality rules, ie the rules for maintaining benefits. It will also look at what happens to people whose benefits are sanctioned. Finally, it will consider how to get back on the benefit after sanctions have been applied, and what the future holds for conditionality and sanctions.

What level is it?

Intermediate Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB20 – Welfare Rights Legal Advice and Casework

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Who should attend?

This is an important course for advisers and legal practitioners and others such as social workers who need to know about benefit entitlement.

Where

When

Belfast Tuesday 24 September 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

Tribunal representation What does the course offer?

This course will include decision making, challenging and appealing decisions, collecting evidence, planning legal arguments, preparing a submission for a tribunal hearing and tribunal practice and procedure. Advisers will also have the opportunity to participate in mock tribunal hearings.

The course will involve submitting written assignments for assessment.

What level is it?

Intermediate/Advanced Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standards DA4 – Represent Clients in Formal Proceedings

Who should attend?

This six day course, accredited by OCN Northern Ireland at level 4, is aimed at advisers who have a reasonable knowledge of social security benefits and who wish to represent at social security appeals or improve their skills in representation. Experienced representatives may be attracted by the chance to refresh their practice and obtain a qualification.

Where

When

Belfast Wednesdays 23, 30 October, Wednesday 6, 13, 20 and Thursday 21 November 2013 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £230.00 Non-members voluntary

£320.00

Members statutory/private £320.00 Non-members statutory/private £550.00 This course will count as 30 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

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Advocacy Skills (two days) What does the course offer?

The case study used is a social security appeal. The skills day aims to make advisers more confident in their presentation and to ensure that they present cases effectively and persuasively. There will be an opportunity to practise dealing with unexpected interventions or unforeseen legal arguments.

Video review will be carried out on a one to one basis so that advisers can become more aware of their own performance. The course takes place in a welcoming and supportive environment.

The tutor is Fiona Donnelly, a solicitor who teaches advocacy at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and advanced advocacy through the Law Society.

What level is it?

Advanced Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standards DA4 – Represent clients in Formal Proceedings

Who should attend?

This two day course is for advisers representing clients at tribunal hearings.

Where

When

Belfast Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £140.00 Non-members voluntary

£220.00

Members statutory/private £220.00 Non-members statutory/private £350.00 This course will count as 10 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

Challenging Tax Credit Decisions - overpayments (Half Day) What does the course offer?

By the end of the course, participants will understand the main causes of overpayments and how to avoid them. The course will include changes to tax credits which are likely to increase overpayments.

They will also have a good understanding of how an overpayment can be challenged using HMRC procedures and how to use the appeals system.

What level is it?

Intermediate Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB20 – Welfare Rights Legal Advice and Casework

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courses at a glance: May 2013 to March 2014 Date course level Venue 30/04/2013

Personal Independence Payment

Introductory

Belfast

08/05/2013

Welfare Rights Adviser Programme – eight days

Introductory

Belfast

02/05/2013 Understanding Universal Credit

Introductory/ Intermediate

Belfast

21/05/2013 Introduction to Mental Health Law

Introductory/ Intermediate

Belfast

29/05/2013 Introduction to Mental Health Law

Introductory/ Intermediate

Derry

28/06/2013

Immigration Law and People Trafficking

Advanced

Belfast

05/07/2013

Personal Independence Payment

Introductory

Belfast

08/08/2013

WRAP Refresher - Disability Related Benefits

Introductory

Belfast

13/08/2013

WRAP Refresher - Disability Related Benefits

Introductory

Derry

15/08/2013 Understanding Universal Credit

Introductory/ Intermediate

Belfast

20/08/2013

Personal Independence Payment

Introductory

Belfast

03/09/2013

Personal Independence Payment

Introductory

Derry

05/09/2013

Carers and their Rights

Advanced

Derry

19/09/2013

Carers and their Rights

Advanced

Belfast

19/09/2013

Representing Clients at Mental Health Review Tribunals

Advanced

Derry

24/09/2013

Social Security: Seeking Work, Other Requirements and Sanctions

Intermediate

Belfast

26/09/2013

Representing Clients at Mental Health Review Tribunals

Advanced

Belfast

03/10/2013

European Law and Immigration

Advanced

Belfast

Introductory/ Intermediate

Derry

07/10/2013 Redundancy, Lay Off and Employer Insolvency

Introductory/ Intermediate

Belfast

08/10/2013

Welfare Rights Adviser Programme – eight days

Introductory

Derry

10/10/2013

Personal Independence Payment

Introductory

Belfast

16/10/2013

Advocacy Skills - two days

Advanced

Belfast

23/10/2013 Tribunal Representation – six days

Intermediate/ Advanced

Belfast

07/11/2013

Introductory

Belfast

11/11/2013 Introduction to Immigration Law and Practice - two days

Introductory/ Intermediate

Belfast

22/11/2013

Immigration Law and Criminal Justice

Advanced

Belfast

26/11/2013

Challenging Tax Credit Decisions: Overpayments

Intermediate

Belfast

28/11/2013 Understanding Universal Credit

Introductory/ Intermediate

Belfast

29/11/2013 The Rights of Agency Workers

Introductory/ Intermediate

Belfast

03/10/2013 Understanding Universal Credit

Personal Independence Payment

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05/12/2013

Personal Independence Payment

Introductory

Derry

06/12/2013

WRAP Refresher - Means Tested Benefits

Introductory

Belfast

10/12/2013

WRAP Refresher - Means Tested Benefits

Introductory

Derry

16/01/2014 Protecting Human Rights in Community Care

Introductory/ Intermediate

Derry

23/01/2014 Protecting Human Rights in Community Care

Introductory/ Intermediate

Belfast

24/01/2014 Understanding Universal Credit

Introductory/ Intermediate

Belfast

29/01/2014 Introduction to Employment Law - two days

Introductory Intermediate

Belfast

06/02/2014

Legal Research Skills for Advisers - half day

Intermediate

Belfast

07/02/2014

Personal Independence Payment

Introductory

Belfast

13/02/2014

Mental Health Law and People Concerned Intermediate in Criminal Proceedings

Belfast

18/02/2014

Welfare Rights Adviser Programme – eight days

Introductory

Belfast

20/02/2014 Children and Young People in the Immigration System

Introductory/ Intermediate

Belfast

26/02/2014 Introduction to Employment Law - two days

Introductory/ Intermediate

Derry

28/02/2014 Understanding Universal Credit

Introductory/ Intermediate

Derry

14/03/2014 Understanding Universal Credit

Introductory/ Intermediate

Belfast

19/03/2014

Advanced

Belfast

Social Security Appeals - Tackling Common Issues

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Who should attend?

This is an important course for anyone advising people on entitlement to tax credits.

Where

When

Belfast Tuesday 26 November 2013, 10am to 1pm

Course fee Members voluntary £55.00 Non-members voluntary

£75.00

Members statutory/private £75.00 Non-members statutory/private £105.00 This course will count as 3 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

social security Appeals – tackling common issues What does the course offer?

By the end of the course, participants will be better placed to deal with issues such as tribunals who want to open up existing DLA awards, getting cases adjourned, dealing with potential breaches of justice at tribunals and being more aware of errors of law in tribunal decisions.

What level is it?

Advanced Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB20 – Welfare Rights Legal Advice and Casework

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at advisers who have been at the Law Centre’s Tribunal Representation course or advisers with experience in providing representation at social security appeal tribunals, who wish to build on their experience and knowledge and be able to identify errors of law in tribunal decisions.

Where

When

Belfast Wednesday 19 March 2014, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

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immigration courses Introduction to Immigration Law and Practice (2 days) What does the course offer?

The course offers an introduction to UK immigration law and practice. It will give an overview of the rules relating to spouses and family members, European Union nationals, visitors and asylum. An outline of the immigration appeals system will also be provided.

What level is it?

Introductory / Intermediate Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB27 – Immigration Legal Advice

Who should attend?

This two day course is aimed at advisers called upon to answer basic immigration queries and to identify where specialist assistance is required.

Where

When

Belfast Mondays 11 and 18 November 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £140.00 Non-members voluntary

£220.00

Members statutory/private £220.00 Non-members statutory/private £350.00 This course will count as 10 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

EUROPEAN LAW AND IMMIGRATION The Citizens Directive 2004/38/EC and the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2006 – UK and ECJ case law update What does the course offer?

Leading barrister Adrian Berry will deliver this advanced level course on European law.

He will examine the Citizenship Directive 2004/38/EC and the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006, analyzing UK and European Court of Justice case law.

Adrian’s work spans a range of inter-related social welfare and human rights based areas of public law. He practises mainly in the Administrative Court in Judicial Review matters and also appears in the Immigration and Asylum Chambers of the First-tier Tribunal and the Upper Tribunal, the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support). He has advised and represented OSIC advisers in disciplinary matters before the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration Services). He acts for and advises clients in

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respect of family reunion, Article 8 ECHR, Article 3 ECHR, Humanitarian Protection, and the Refugee Convention. He has contributed to Macdonald’s Immigration Law and Practice (8th Edition, 2010) and Asylum Law and Practice (Bloomsbury Professional, 2010).

What level is it?

Advanced Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB29 – Specialised Legal Immigration Advice and Casework

Who should attend?

This course will be of interest to solicitors, barristers and experienced advisers who advise on immigration law or on the rights of migrant workers to social security and other entitlements.

Where

When

Belfast Thursday 3 October 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

Immigration law and criminal justice What does the course offer?

Hugh Southey QC is a barrister in Britain who has also been called to the Bar in Northern Ireland.

He will explore the law on deportation of foreign nationals. He will also cover criminal offences/ defences around identity fraud, false documents and illegal working.

Hugh was recommended by Legal 500 (2012) for Civil Liberties & Human Rights and Immigration and by Chambers & Partners (2013) for Administrative & Public Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Police Law.

What level is it?

Advanced Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB1 – Criminal Law Advice and Casework

Who should attend?

This course will be of interest to solicitors, barristers and experienced advisers who advise on either criminal law or immigration law.

Where

When

Belfast Friday 22 November 2013, 10am to 4pm

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Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

IMMIGRATION LAW AND PEOPLE TRAFFICKING What does the course offer?

Trafficking in human beings is a complex phenomenon, a serious crime and abuse of human rights.

The course will cover trafficking in human beings in all its forms, examine international rights and duties affecting the protection of trafficked persons and look at the issue in relation to employment, criminal and immigration law.

In addition to the legal dimension, participants will gain understanding of the complexities of trafficking and of good practice in supporting and representing trafficked persons, including the problematic issue of remedial measure for victims, such as access to compensation.

The tutor is Klara Skrivankova of Anti-Slavery UK.

What level is it?

Advanced

Who should attend?

This course will be of interest to solicitors, barristers and experienced advisers who advise on trafficking issues.

Where

When

Belfast Friday 28 June 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE IMMIGRATION SYSTEM What does the course offer?

The course offers an introduction to European immigration law and practice at it relates to children.

It will give an overview of the rules relating to spouses and family members, European Union nationals, visitors and asylum.

What level is it?

Introductory / Intermediate Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB27 – Immigration Legal Advice

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at advisers dealing with immigration queries on children and European law or those who want to identify where specialist assistance is required.

Where

When

Belfast Thursday 20 February 2014, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

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employment courses INTRODUCTION TO Employment Law (two days) What does the course offer?

Employment law in Northern Ireland continues to change at a rapid pace. This course provides an overview of existing and new employment law as it relates to employees. Due to the subject’s increased relevance and importance in today’s employment market, and in response to comments from past attendees, the course is now run over a two day period to maximise attendee input and participation.

What level is it?

Introductory/Intermediate Mapped to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB15 – Employment Legal Advice

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at advisers and trade union representatives whose job involves advising on employees’ rights including: pay and pay related issues; holidays; maximum working hours and breaks; unfair dismissal and redundancy.

Where

When

Belfast Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 January 2014, 10am to 4pm Derry Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 February 2014, 10am to 4pm

Course FEE Members voluntary £140.00 Non-members voluntary

£220.00

Members statutory/private £220.00 Non-members statutory/private £350.00

j This course is free for participants in WRAP 2013-2014.

This course will count as 10 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

Redundancy, Lay-off and Employer Insolvency What does the course offer?

The economic downturn has led to an increase in the number of people being made redundant.

Employees are also being laid off, put on short-time, or asked to vary their contractual entitlements in order to keep their jobs. This course aims to equip advisers with knowledge of workers’ legal rights in these situations and to suggest tactics that might be useful in negotiating with an employer.

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As many employers are also becoming insolvent, the course examines how to recover money due from administrators and from the DEL National Insurance Fund.

What level is it?

Introductory / Intermediate Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standards IB15 & IB16 – Employment Legal Advice and Casework

Who should attend?

Advisers, legal practitioners, trade unionists.

Where

When

Belfast Monday 7 October 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00

j Book this course and the Rights of Agency Workers course (see page 25) together and receive a 20% reduction in combined course fees.

This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

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THE RIGHTS OF AGENCY WORKERS What does the course offer?

This one day course is aimed at employment advisers who wish to improve their knowledge of agency worker rights.

The course will explore the new rights available to qualifying agency workers under the Agency Worker Regulations (NI) 2011.

In addition to discussing the new rights and the eligibility criteria, we will focus on potential loopholes and/or avoidance tactics that may bring agency workers outside of the Regulations (eg ‘the Swedish Derogation’).

We will also cover the complex issue of employment status and how this impacts on the rights of agency workers in areas such as unfair dismissal, discrimination and TUPE.

What level is it?

Introductory / Intermediate Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standards IB15 & IB16 – Employment Legal Advice and Casework

Who should attend?

Advisers, legal practitioners, trade unionists.

Where

When

Belfast Thursday 29 November 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00

j Book this course and the Redundancy, Layoff and Employer Insolvency course (see page 23/24) t ogether and receive a 20% reduction in combined course fees.

This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

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community care courses Protecting human rights in community care What does the course offer?

This course will examine the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on community care practice.

Tutors will conduct an in depth analysis of relevant case law. The course will include practical examples of how human rights issues can arise in decisions about community care service provision for older people, people with disabilities and carers. It will also examine the duties of social care professionals when a human rights issue is identified.

What level is it?

Introductory/Intermediate Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB21 – Health and Community Care Legal Advice

Who should attend?

New/experienced advisers, legal practitioners, health and social care trust staff and others who work with older people, people with disabilities and carers.

Where

When

Derry Thursday 16 January 2014, 10am to 4pm Belfast Thursday 23 January 2014, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

Carers AND their rights What does the course offer?

This course looks at the legal position of carers within the community care system. It focuses on the rights of carers to have their needs assessed and to receive services from a health and social care trust.

It will examine a health and social care trust’s legal duties under the Carers and Direct Payments Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 and discuss relevant case law. The course also explores the role of the carer where the person being cared for lacks capacity to make decisions.

What level is it?

Advanced

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Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard IB22 –Health and Community Care Legal Advice and Casework

Who should attend?

Experienced advisers, legal practitioners, health and social care trust staff and others who work with people whose lives are affected by social services decision making.

Where

When

Derry Thursday 5 September 2013, 10am to 4pm Belfast Thursday 19 September 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

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mental health courses introduction to Mental Health Law What does the course offer?

This course will provide a general overview of the Mental Health (NI) Order 1986 and other key legal principles relevant in Northern Ireland. It will look at powers of compulsory detention, treatment without consent and the process and powers of the Mental Health Review Tribunal.

What level is it?

Introductory Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standard – IB7 – Mental Health Legal Advice

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at advisers, advocates and legal practitioners who have an interest in advising on the implications of mental health legislation and case law in Northern Ireland. Others involved in health care may also find this a useful course.

Where

When

Belfast Tuesday 21 May 2013, 10am to 4pm Derry Wednesday 29 May 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

Mental Health Law and people concerned in Criminal Proceedings What does the course offer?

The course will look at the legislative framework; pertinent case law; the powers of the courts and hospital authorities; and the safeguards in place for clients. It will also deal with the Mental Health Review Tribunal in so far as particular rules apply to offender patients.

What level is it?

Intermediate Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standards IB7 & IB8 – Mental Health Legal Advice and Casework

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Who should attend?

This course is aimed at those who work with clients who are involved in the criminal justice system and have been or may be admitted to a psychiatric hospital either during their remand period or following conviction.

Where

When

Belfast Thursday 13 February 2014, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

representing Clients AT Mental health REview Tribunals What does the course offer?

This course will provide a general overview of mental health tribunals and the key principles relevant to Northern Ireland. It will make reference to case examples and explore good practice as it relates to pre hearing preparation; understanding the psychiatric reports and advocacy techniques at hearing.

What level is it?

Advanced Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standards – IB7 – Mental Health Legal Advice/ DA4 – Represent clients in Formal Proceedings

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at advisers, advocates and legal practitioners who attend and represent clients at mental health review tribunals.

Where

When

Derry Thursday 19 September 2013, 10am to 4pm Belfast Thursday 26 September 2013, 10am to 4pm

Course fee Members voluntary £90.00 Non-members voluntary

£120.00

Members statutory/private £120.00 Non-members statutory/private £200.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

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general Legal Research Skills for Advisers (half day Course) What does the course offer?

This is a practical course to equip advisers to carry out legal research using a range of different research tools, refresh their skills and find out how to locate information quickly.

The course includes: different information resources available; how to find legislation and check if it is still in force or if it has been amended and where to find these amendments; how to find case law on issues relevant to your case and how to check the status of a case, whether it has been appealed, over-ruled or followed in subsequent cases.

What level is it?

Intermediate Linked to Legal Advice National Occupational Standards IA4 – Provide Legal Advice Using Electronic Media / IA5 – Research Legal Information and Advice Using Electronic Sources

Who should attend?

Anyone who needs to use legal research in their work, as adviser, policy worker, legal practitioner etc.

Where

When

Belfast Thursday 6 February 2014, 10am to 1pm

Course fee Members voluntary £55.00 Non-members voluntary

£75.00

Members statutory/private £75.00 Non-members statutory/private £105.00 This course will count as 5 hours towards CAB, Law Society and Bar Council Continuing Professional Development.

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useful information how to find Law centre (NI)

how to find us The Belfast Office of the Law Centre is located on the upper part of Donegall Street, a few doors up from The Front Page Bar and almost opposite St Patrick’s Church. Directly across from our front door is Donegall Lane.

Courses in our Western Area Office are held at a variety of venues. Details will be given on booking.

Contact details

Central office 124 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GY Telephone: 028 9024 4401 Fax: 028 9023 6340 Email: admin.belfast@lawcentreni.org

Western area office 9 Clarendon Street, Derry / Londonderry BT48 7EP Telephone: 028 7126 2433 Fax: 028 7126 2343 Email: admin.derry@lawcentreniwest.org

Website www.lawcentreni.org

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Short training application form

For all courses except WRAP and Tribunal Representation Please photocopy and complete the application form below for each individual course you would like to apply for and return by post to Elaine McCorriston, Law Centre (NI), 9 Clarendon Street, Derry, BT48 7EP, or fax 028 7126 2343 This form can also be downloaded at: www.lawcentreni.org/training/application-forms.html

Course title Venue Date of course Name Email address Job title Organisation Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 City Postcode Telephone Are you a: Member voluntary Non-member voluntary Member statutory/private Non-member statutory/private Do you have any disability related or other needs? (If so, please specify)

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Long training application form For WRAP and Tribunal Representation courses only

Please photocopy and complete the application form below for each individual course you would like to apply for and return by post to Elaine McCorriston, Law Centre (NI), 9 Clarendon Street, Derry, BT48 7EP, or fax 028 7126 2343 This form can also be downloaded at: www.lawcentreni.org/training/application-forms.html

Course title Venue Date of course Name Email address Job title Organisation Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 City Postcode Telephone How many hours per week do you work?

How many hours per week do you spend on advice work? (Please circle)

1-7

7-14

4-21 21-28 28-35 35+

Please give a brief description of your duties in your present post:

Continued over page

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Please tick all the boxes which correspond in the areas of advice work currently undertaken by your organisation Income Support Housing Benefit Social Fund Tax Credits Debt DLA/AA ESA Other areas of work undertaken by your organisation

Have you previously attended a Law Centre (NI) Basic Welfare Rights, Certificate in Welfare Rights or similar course?

Yes

No

If yes, could you detail which course and when

Are you a: Member voluntary Non-member voluntary Member statutory/private Non-member statutory/private Do you have any disability related or other needs? (If so, please specify)

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Telephone: 028 7126 2433 Fax: 028 7126 2343 Email: admin.derry@lawcentreniwest.org

Telephone: 028 9024 4401

Fax: 028 9023 6340

Textphone: 028 9023 9938

Law Centre (NI)

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9 Clarendon Street, Derry / Londonderry BT48 7EP

124 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GY

Email: admin.belfast@lawcentreni.org

Western area office

Central office

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