LAPG Online Supervision Course - 10th July 2025

LAPG Online Supervision Course - 10th July 2025

For new LAA Supervisors or those wishing to refresh their supervisory skills.

By Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG)

Date and time

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:00 - 09:00 PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SESSION IS BEING DELIVERED ONLINE. JOINING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT SEPARATELY VIA EMAIL - DO NOT ACCESS THE COURSE USING EVENTBRITE. If you have any questions please email Andrea at andrea.shumaker@lapg.co.uk

This course will have built in breaks as well as a longer break for lunch.

Designed For

All those with supervisory responsibilities under LAA contracts, or those taking the role on for the first time.

Designed To

Help you meet a key component in securing and then effectively operating your legal aid contract and meeting the LAA's supervisor standards. The course specifically meets Section 2(ii) (Generic Supervisor Requirements) of the LAA's supervisor standards.

You Will Learn

  • The LAA’s requirements to be accepted as a supervisor
  • How to fill in supervisor forms - with practical help
  • What the LAA’s crime and civil contracts require supervisors to do
  • Comply with the supervision requirements in the current crime and civil contracts
  • How to use file review to protect your organisation from audits
  • Effective performance management techniques
  • Feedback and communication skills
  • How to keep up to date with LAA changes

Course tutors

The course tutors are Matthew Howgate and Vicky Ling, experienced sector trainers and consultants.

Discounts - apply at purchase. One discount code per purchase.

Multiple-tickets 10%

JFF (Justice First Fellows Only*) 50%

JFFO (For those who work at a 2024 Cohort JFF Host Organisation** but are not a Fellow) 25%

*This applies to all Fellows, former and current

** Your organisation must be apart of the current 2024 cohort of host organisations to qualify for this discount

Frequently asked questions

I need to qualify as a supervisor, does this course meet the requirements?

If you are new to supervision, or haven’t supervised a full-time equivalent caseworker in the past 5 years, this course will ensure you meet the LAA’s Generic Supervisor Requirements (Section 2(ii) of the Supervisor Self-Declaration Forms).

Is this course online or in person?

This course is entirely online and will be hosted on Zoom.

How do I access the course?

You will receive an email one week before the course with the Zoom link and materials. This email will be sent to the email provided when booking, please make sure it is correct. If you haven't received the email, please check your spam before contacting andrea.shumaker@lapg.co.uk.

Do I get a certificate after attending?

Yes, you will receive a certificate after completing the course, it is usually sent to you via email the next day. You can use this certificate during the verification process with the LAA. You should download your certificate and keep it on file as you may need to present it at any time.

How long is the course?

The course runs from 10:00-17:00 with two fifteen minute tea breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and a longer break for lunch.

What if I need an invoice?

We are unable to provide an invoice for transactions made on Eventbrite. If you need an invoice, please email andrea.shumaker@lapg.co.uk to arrange your booking. If you have already booked and need an invoice please email Andrea at the above email.

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Organised by

Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG)

LAPG is the leading membership organisation for legal aid lawyers, providing a wide range of services and support to practitioners and is at the forefront of campaigning to protect vital client services. 

£210 – £250