Training

Upcoming courses

Benefits for Carers:  DERRY (23 March 2010)

Mental Capacity:  BELFAST (Tuesday 23 March 2010)

DLA Appeals:  Tribunal Tactics  BELFAST (Thursday 25 March 2010)

Benefits for Carers:  BELFAST (30 March 2010)

Tribunal representation: DERRY (Mondays & Tuesdays from 1 - 30 March 2010) - FREE

Advocacy:  BELFAST (Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 April 2010)- FREE

The Northern Ireland Constitution (evening seminar): BELFAST (Thursday 20 May 2010)

NOTE: POSTPONED COURSES

European law and immigration: BELFAST (26 February 2010) New date TBA

Children & Young People in the Immigration System: BELFAST (11 March 2010) Date in May 2010 TBA

To apply for any Law Centre short training course, download a copy of the short application form

For the tribunal representation courses, download a copy of the long application form

Ever changing  rules!

In today’s advice sector things can move fast and it is important for all advisers to be up to date with the changing needs of the public as a result of new legislation and guidance.  The Law Centre’s role is to help advisers manage these changes through delivering timely training.

We are fully aware of the level of commitment, compassion and professionalism of the people who work within the advice sector. We want to encourage and foster this dedication through helping advisers keep up to date with the law. To keep our training as up to date and effective as possible, we need to keep our finger on the pulse of current demand.

We are asking people who work within the advice sector, or those whose job includes advice, to give us their views and some information regarding possible future training.

This will help us to tailor our training programme to fulfil the needs of the adviser and therefore the public.

Please download the short questionnaire here and return it to: Law Centre (NI), 124 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GY, or email it as an attachment to: eamon.doherty@lawcentreni.org

All co-operation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Training programme

The training programme outlines courses planned for the year including booking details. We offer a wide range of courses in areas of social welfare law relevant to Northern Ireland. Download training programme 2009-2010. For a paper copy fill in the order form or contact Law Centre (NI).  Changes may be made to the programme throughout the year. More detailed information will usually be posted on the site six weeks before the starting date of each course.

General information

Law Centre (NI) training can offer:

	courses for both new and experienced advisers;
	courses accredited by Northern Ireland Open college Network and linked with NVQ courses;
	adaptation of courses to suit members needs.

All courses are placed in a structure of Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced.

Venues

Courses are held in both Belfast and Derry. Only venues with suitable facilities are used, and all have disabled access.

Tutors

Most of the courses are delivered by Law Centre staff within their particular field of expertise. This is built upon by outside speakers where appropriate.

Applications

A standard application procedure is used to offer courses to members and interested organisations. Care must be taken when completing applications and particular attention must be paid to closing dates for applications.

Fees

Details of course fees can be found in the Training Programme.  A reduced fee for members applies.

Contact details

For more details on any aspect of training at Law Centre (NI) telephone 028 9024 4401 or email admin.belfast@lawcentreni.org