Legal CPD Courses

Discrimination Legislation and Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring compliance with discrimination legislation and regulatory requirements is essential for legal professionals, employers, and HR teams. This course provides a comprehensive overview of key legal frameworks, including the Equality Act 2010, SRA regulatory requirements, and the public sector equality duty.Participants will explore key discrimination legislation and offences, the SRA’s role in promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity, and legal obligations for recruitment and staff treatment. The course also covers best practices fo ... See more

37 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Empowering Teams: Addressing Discrimination and Stigma

with Tracey Dangerfield

Join us for our free live webinar in preparation for World Mental Health Day where we will be having an eye-opening chat with Tracey Dangerfield, Director at SkillBase First Aid, about how stigma and discrimination affect us and our teams at work. We'll dive into how these issues shape our daily experiences, behaviours and feelings. In a world where we’re trying to encourage open conversations and create safe environments for our teams, stigma and discrimination can hold us back. Be part of the conversation to help make our workplac ... See more

132 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Discrimination Legislation: A Guide For Support Staff

with Kathy Daniels

In today’s diverse work environment, understanding and preventing discrimination is crucial for all employees. This introductory webinar, led by Professor Kathy Daniels, provides support staff with a comprehensive overview of discrimination legislation. Participants will learn about the different forms of prohibited conduct—direct, indirect, associative, and perceptive discrimination, as well as harassment and victimisation. The course also covers the nine protected characteristics under UK law, including age, sex, race, disability, sexual ... See more

86 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Reversal of Burden of Proof in Discrimination Cases

with Alastair Hodge

This course offers a practical discussion of how the employment tribunal approaches discrimination cases; barrister Alastair Hodge of 5 Essex Court will explore the wording of Section 136 of the Equality Act 2010, the starting point in such matters and will progress to examine the Barton Guidance, as approved by the Court of Appeal in Igen v. Wong.During this 30-minute session, consideration will be given to post-Igen developments and the practical consequences of the reversal of burden of proof in discrimination cases.In addition, Alastair wil ... See more

4.5

83 Users Enrolled

£ 70 +VAT

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Compensation in Discrimination Cases

with Alastair Hodge

Whether you act on behalf of a claimant or the respondent in respect of a discrimination matter, this 30-minute session will equip you with the knowledge required to assess the amount of the compensation that an employer may need to pay a claimant employee in the event that they are successful with their claim.During this session barrister Alastair Hodge of 5 Essex Court will discuss the types of discrimination cases which the employment tribunal deal with, which Alastair broadly divides into two categories; ‘pure’ discrimination claims wer ... See more

4

93 Users Enrolled

£ 70 +VAT

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Approaches to Indirect Discrimination

with Rachel Coyle

Indirect discrimination is a less obvious form of discrimination and occurs where the effect of certain requirements, conditions or practices imposed by an employer has an adverse impact disproportionately on a particular group(s).The 36 Group barrister and lecturer Rachel Coyle will provide viewers with an overview of the new approached to indirect discrimination and will seek to answer the following questions:· What is PCP? · What is a ‘disadvantage’?· What is the most rec ... See more

2

85 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Discrimination Against 3rd Parties

with Rachel Coyle

Associative Discrimination refers to discrimination based on an individual's association with another person belonging to a relevant protected group such as age, disability or gender reassignment.During this bite-size webinar barrister and lecturer Rachel Coyle will discuss relevant case law in respect of associative discrimination and will provide views with an overview of the decision in Attridge and Weathersfield Ltd v Sargent.Consideration will be given to exceptions to these decisions, whether they include victimisation and if th ... See more

64 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Managing Claims of Discrimination

with Kathy Daniels

If an individual makes a claim of discrimination against the organisation there is a need to ensure that it is managed correctly. In this webinar Kathy Daniels will discuss who can make a claim of discrimination and what that individual has to show when bringing the claim. This course will also offer practical advice on how to manage any questions that the individual might raise.

3.7

87 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Discrimination and Equality for those Suffering from Mental Illness

with Steph Barber

Mental illness can affect anyone at anytime, research has shown that in the UK, as many as 1 in 4 can be experiencing mental illness. Despite this, campaigners and charities have highlighted that discrimination is experienced by those experiencing mental health problems. This session will consider the changes which affect those suffering from mental health illness brought about by the Equality Act 2010 and the Mental Health Discrimination Act 2013. Topics considered include: Definition of disability as it relates to mental illness Potenti ... See more

4

96 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Disability Discrimination Focus on Reasonable Adjustments

with Heather Platt

This course offers a practical discussion of the different forms of discrimination which employment and HR professionals must be aware of; direct, indirect, associative and perceptive. Experienced lecturer Heather Platt will explore discuss each form of discrimination in turn and will ensure that viewers can identify each form of discrimination and will offer guidance on how to handle difficult situations effectively, should the need arise. This course will also review the reasonable adjustments that can be put in place and recent case law wh ... See more

72 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Neurodiversity and the Equality Act

with Alice Kinder

This comprehensive CPD course delves into the crucial intersection of neurodiversity and the Equality Act 2010, focusing on the legal definition of "disability" and its application to neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Act's provisions, particularly in safeguarding the rights and facilitating the inclusion of neurodivergent employees. The session offers valuable insights into practical measures employers can implement to create a more inclusive and supportive environment. Through ex ... See more

59 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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SQM Auditing Course

with Carol Wealleans

In order for a firm to obtain a Legal Aid Agency contract, the Legal Services Commission (LSC) first requires that a firm obtain an externally audited quality mark for the provision of legal advice. Failure to do so could result in your firm being prohibited from undertaking legally aided work, so it is crucial that you understand how to achieve the standard required. This course will focus on the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM), which offers an effective framework which will demonstrate that your organisation is well run and offers e ... See more

5

353 Users Enrolled

£ 150 +VAT

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Lexcel

with Norman Denton

Law Society Lexcel is the legal practice quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and client care and provides a flexible framework in which practices can develop procedures to achieve the required Standard in each of the seven areas assessed.This course has been designed to provide viewers with a better understanding of what Lexcel v6 is and how it can benefit your business. Regardless of the size of your firm or the type of work which you undertake, this course will offer guidance on what is involved in the application process ... See more

4

344 Users Enrolled

£ 249 +VAT

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Legal Aid Supervisor a Masterclass

with Mac Mackay

Aimed at those seeking supervisor status, or existing legal aid supervisors who would like to improve their supervisory skills, this comprehensive on-line course has been designed to comply with the following demands:Legal Aid Agency (LAA) – ‘… external training delivery’LAA - 2017 Standard Crime Contract Standard Terms & SpecificationLAA - The Civil Legal Advice Contract Standard Terms 2018, Debt, Housing, Family, Discrimination and Education & CLA Annex 1: 2018 SpecificationLegal Services Commission – ‘key supervisory skil ... See more

4.9

842 Users Enrolled

£ 350 +VAT

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Representing a Client with a Mental Illness

with Datalaw Team

According to statistics from MIND around 300 people out of every 1000 will experience some mental health problems every year in the UK and over 10% of these people will be diagnosed with having a mental health problem. Yet, despite this statistic, leading campaigns, such as Time to Change show that for many their problems are worsened by the lack of understanding, stigma and discrimination that they experience from society. Topics considered include: The main types of mental illness The main treatments and medication available The ... See more

2.5

161 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Completing the SRA Form FA1

with Mac Mackay

This comprehensive course represents a handy guide for every applicant firm seeking authorisation or recognition from the SRA using their form FA1. An applicant firm may be a Licensable Body, a Legal Services Body or a Sole Practitioner. Recognised bodies and recognised sole practitioners who wish to change their legal status should also use the SRA form FA1. While every entity will have its own specific approach to its application, this course will identify the common areas than cause applicants concern and will ensure that you do not fall fo ... See more

2.5

255 Users Enrolled

£ 120 +VAT

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Free Movement Series

with Kahiye Alim

Free movement immigration rights and entitlements, including protection against discrimination on grounds of nationality, are set out partly in the Treaties and partly in secondary legislation. Key measures are the Free Movement Directive, the Regulation on the Free Movement of Workers, the Directive on Enforcement of Free Movement Immigration Rights and the Social Security Coordination Regulation. The European Commission takes an active role in promoting and enforcing free movement rights, notably by pursuing infraction proceed ... See more

4.8

248 Users Enrolled

£ 100 +VAT

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Homelessness Case Law Update

with Rachel Coyle

During this 45-minute session barrister Rachel Coyle of 36 Civil (The 36 Group) will provide viewers with an overview of several key homelessness law cases, including amongst others WB v W District Council [2018]. Under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, local authorities have a duty to secure accommodation for those who are eligible, in priority need and not intentionally homeless. In the case of WB v W District Council [2018], the applicant was considered to be in priority need due to mental illness, however they were denied assista ... See more

213 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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