London Immigration Law Practitioner Training Conference
7 CPD All Essential Updates ÂŁ105
7 CPD
All Essential Updates
ÂŁ105
Thursday, October 9, 2025
9:00am Registration – 4:30pm Finish
Mary Ward Conference Centre, Tavistock Place,
London WC1H 9SN
We are super excited to announce this dynamic and interactive full-day conference for all lawyers who practice in Immigration and Asylum Law.
With a full spread of the latest “must-know” legal updates and skills, the event will feature a collection of highly useful presentations from leading London lawyers, all at the top of their game with vast hands-on experience representing in Immigration Law.
This conference takes place on Day Four of our London CPD Festival Week at the Mary Ward Conference Centre, where Law Friends will present a series of unique and energetic training courses over a full week of events.
As the legal landscape shifts under the weight of new treaties, policy changes, and evolving case law, staying ahead in immigration and public law is no longer optional - it’s essential. This exclusive Law Friends Society CPD conference brings together a formidable line-up of immigration and human rights barristers from some of the UK's most respected chambers, including 36 Group, Great James Street, 33 Bedford Row, and Augustus Chambers. You'll be learning directly from the professionals who are not only interpreting the law, but actively shaping it in courtrooms across the country.
From Private Life to Public Policy – Expert Guidance for Frontline Practitioners
Throughout the day, you’ll gain real-time updates on expert witness strategy, the UK–France treaty implications, private and family life rules, unaccompanied minors, age assessments, and the latest challenges in judicial review and citizenship applications. These are the core issues affecting real clients right now - and we’re tackling them head-on with direct, applicable insights. Hear from Amanda Jones, Raphael Jesurum, Rehana Popal, Shoba Aziz, Sandra Akinbola, and Chengetai Mupara. Each offering clear, practice-based strategies drawn from their live case experience.
One Day. All the Updates You Need. Outstanding Value.
Whether you're supporting vulnerable children, challenging refusals, or navigating complex nationality decisions, this conference is your full-spectrum update for the year ahead. It’s not just about ticking the CPD box, it’s about sharpening your edge, deepening your understanding, and joining a nationwide community of progressive, humanitarian-minded practitioners.
| Time | Seminar | Speaker | Organisation | |
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| 9.00 | Coffee | |||
| 9.30 | Welcome | Steve Kennedy - Solicitor – Law Friends Society |  |
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| 9.35 | Getting the best out of Expert Witnesses | Raphael Jesurum – Barrister - 36 Group |  |
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| 10.15 | One in, one out — How will the UK–France treaty work? | Sandra Akinbola - Barrister – 36 Group |  |
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| 11.00 | Coffee | |||
| 11.20 | Private Life Rules | Amaka Namani - Barrister – Augustus Chambers |  |
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| 11.55 | Unaccompanied Minors in the Immigration System (Age Disputes / FTT Appeals / Housing) | Rehana Popal – Barrister - 33 Bedford Row |  |
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| 12.30 | Lunch | |||
| 1.30 | Best Interests of Children in Immigration Law | Shoba Aziz - Barrister – Great James Street |  |
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| 2.20 | The Issues Based approach to Appeals in the First-tier Tribunal | Chengetai Mupara - Barrister – Great James Street |  |
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| 3.10 | Coffee | |||
| 3.40 |
1) Judicial Review — Fresh Claims and Clearly Unfounded Challenges 2) British Citizenship Applications — Decisions and High Court Declarations |
Amanda Jones - Barrister – Great James Street |  |
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| 4.20 | Course code and close | Steve Kennedy – Law Friends Society | |
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Course Features
- Full practice-focused law updates for all practitioners across the jurisdiction
- Suitable for paralegals, trainees, solicitors, pupils, and barristers
- 7 CPD courses covering all essential updates, new laws, practice, and procedure
- All practice-focused seminars presented by hand-picked Law Friends ambassadors
- Big room, large-screen HD visuals
- Professional audio-visual film crew working to broadcast quality
- Comfortable seating at cabaret-style tables
- Summaries, strategies, toolkits, and skills bringing you up to date on best practice
- Q&A and post-seminar discussion with speakers available after all seminars
- Easily accessible state-of-the-art Central London location
- Quick check-in and early get-out
- Full venue air-conditioning
- All-day tea, coffee, and biscuits included
- Delegate pack included
Delegate Reviews from Our Conferences Last Year
“I have been attending these events for years and each time they improve. Excellent organisation and conference”
Oliver Al-Falah, Solicitor – 100% score
“Amazing overview on various topics especially in the light of recent developments and changes in the law”
Chris Pelentrides, Solicitor – 100% score
“Excellent presentations and audio visual / media facilities”
Aisha Abdul Latif, Solicitor Manager – 100% score
“Great day out. Value for money, loved the venue, fabulous speakers, easy to get to. All in all, very well put together”
Jeevan Gill, Solicitor – 100% score
“Excellent”
Rachel Viko, Solicitor – 100% score
We very much look forward to seeing you on the day!
