Events
Booking details
With occasional exceptions, ALA events are open to all professionals with an interest in the subject. A restricted event will be indicated as such in the Calendar of Events. If you would like to attend any unrestricted ALA event, please e-mail us at enquiries@ala.org.uk or telephone 07885 643341. CPD hours are available at all ALA events unless stated.
ALA South Central – Spring Workshop
Monday 31 March 2025
The ALA South Central Group are pleased to invite you to a Spring Workshop – “IHT for Rural businesses – rethinking your plan”.
Please see below for further details:
3.15 pm – Refreshments and Networking
4.00 pm – Workshop and Q&A
6.00 pm – Dinner and drinks
ALA and Non-ALA Members are welcome to attend
Please click HERE to book
Time : 15.15-19.00
Cost : £24 incl VAT, Students Free
2025 Starter for Ten – Scotland
Wednesday 23 April 2025 - Thursday 24 April 2025
The ALA are delighted to announce the 2025 Starter for Ten Course – Scotland, will take place on 23 – 24 April 2025 at the Stirling Court Hotel.
The course is run over two days and covers agricultural holdings law, other occupational arrangements, BPS, the operation of Scottish Land Court and Tenant Farming Commissioner, ADR and the development of future support and financial assistance schemes.
The course is principally intended for trainees and the recently qualified but also those who wish to fully revise or receive a thorough introduction to the complexities of agricultural holdings law and other key area of rural practice in Scotland.
The course Prospectus and Enrolment Form can be accessed HERE
The course fee includes all course materials, food and accommodation.
ALA 50th Anniversary Debate & Dinner – Blenheim Palace
Thursday 1 May 2025
2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of the ALA.
There will be a number of events throughout the UK to mark this occasion, including specific events in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Details will be circulated as they become available.
The first of our events that we have pleasure to announce is a celebratory drinks reception followed by formal dinner for Members at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 1st May 2025.
The drinks reception and dinner will be proceeded by a special Anniversary Debate (in the style of an Oxford Union Debate).
Please note that the dress code for Dinner will be Black Tie.
We are also delighted to offer the option of an estate visit at Blenheim in the morning to a limited number of Members.
To book your tickets for the estate visit, debate and dinner please click here to be directed to the Eventbrite booking site which includes full details of the timetable of the event and accommodation.
Please note that the event at Blenheim is open to Members only
Time : 10.00am - 11.30pm
Cost : £0-144
ALA Fellowship 2025
Wednesday 24 September 2025 - Friday 26 September 2025
We are delighted to announce details of the 2025 Fellowship course which will be held at Warwick University.
The course will be held on the following dates:
Week 1 Wednesday, 24 to Friday, 26 September
Week 2 Tuesday, 21 & Wednesday, 22 October
The exam for award of the Fellowship of the Association will be held at The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London on Tuesday, 12 November.
Places are limited to 20 candidates.
To download the 2025 Prospectus and Enrolment Form – CLICK HERE