This course is essential for anyone who wants to challenge decisions of the First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) effectively. The main aim of the course is to give you an understanding of what is an error of law, and practice in finding errors of law in the First-tier Tribunal statement of reasons.
The course covers:
- Exploring other ways of changing First-tier Tribunal decisions
- Finding errors of law in the statement of reasons
- Format of an application or appeal to the Upper Tribunal
- Procedures from First-tier to Upper Tribunal
- Preparing submissions to the Upper Tribunal
- Hearings before the Upper Tribunal
Some experience of representing at the First-tier Tribunal is essential.
The course will be delivered online via Zoom from 10am to 1pm each day with a half hour break from 11.15 – 11.45.
It is a practical course, delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and group discussion. Participants will need a Wi-Fi connection and a suitable device to access the internet. It is not recommended to join via a mobile phone. Participants will receive an email a few days before the start of the course, with a link to the event hosted on our AskCPAG elearning platform.
We don’t have any dates booked in for this course right now. You can register your interest in future dates by emailing [email protected].