Education

Fellowship 2024

For those with more experience of working in law of agriculture and the countryside, the Fellowship of the Agricultural Law Association awards those who attend the advanced training and pass a written examination a badge of excellence by which they may distinguish themselves.

The 2024 course will be held in September and October with the exam in November.  If you would like to add your name to the expressions of interest list for 2024, please contact us at enquiries@ala.org.uk.

2024 Starter for Ten – England 

ALA’s residential training course Starter for Ten – England gives a basic introduction for trainees and the newly qualified in those elements of the law which are relevant to rural business advice.

Land law and tenancies are covered as are the new Agriculture and Environment policies and legislation which impact the sector. Tax and trusts are dealt with insofar as they affect farming and rural businesses and the course also details the relevant litigation aspects.

The 2024 Starter for Ten (England) will be held at Warwick Conferences on Tuesday, 27 to Thursday, 29 February 2024 inclusive.

The 2024 course is now fully booked.  Please contact us at enquiries@ala.org.uk if you would like to put your name down for the 2025 course.

2025 Starter for Ten – Scotland 

ALA’s residential training course Starter for Ten – Scotland gives a basic introduction for trainees and the newly qualified in those elements of the law which are relevant to rural business advice.

The course principally covers the law of agricultural holdings in Scotland, the Scottish Land Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution and the work of the Tenant Farming Commissioner.

The next course will be held in Spring 2025.

If you would like to express your interest in joining the course, please contact us at enquiries@ala.org.uk.

 

Education Events

ALA Starter for Ten – Wales 2024

Tuesday 16 April 2024