Social Security Tribunal Representation

 It will include detail on:

• An expert level focus on PIP, The Regulations, Case law, Assessment Guidance and how to formulate entitlement arguments to Tribunal Level (Day 1)
• As above for ESA and UC LCW&WRA and general Universal Credit subject matter most commonly contested. (Day 2)
• Case Building, Evidence Gathering, Submission Writing and Focusing on Advocacy Skills, Tribunal Procedure and preparing your client to give evidence. (Day 3)

It is a three day course with written assignments thereafter, accreditation of which enables Advisers to meet the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard minimum training requirements for Tribunal Representatives. 

Who Should Attend

This course is best suited to existing Advisers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills as a tribunal representative so that they may challenge decisions at MR, Tribunal and onwards to Commissioner. 

Pre-Learning Requirements

No pre-learning requirements

Accreditation

The Level 4 course is endorsed by Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCNNI). Successful completion of this course and the required assignment are worth 5 Credits at Level 4.

The OCNNI registration and certification fee is included in the cost of the course. 

Fees

Advice NI Members - £385

Community/Voluntary Rate - £395

Private - £415

Inclusive of Awarding Body fees

CPD

This course is worth 18 CPD points under the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard.

Professional Framework

This accredited course enables Advisers to meet the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard minimum training requirements to become a Tribunal Representative. It links to a range of National Occupational Standards for Legal Advisers including:

SFJDA7 - Prepare cases for representation in formal proceedings

SFJDA4 - Represent clients in formal proceedings

SFJIA5 - Research legal information and advice using electronic sources

Additional Information

This course will run from 10am-4pm on:

8th May

15th May

22nd May

Registration Information

For our member organisations, please ensure you register with your work email address otherwise you will not receive your discounted member rate

Similarly, for Advice NI staff, please register using your work email address as your registration will not be fully complete otherwise