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We are the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association. A charity and membership org seeking to empower members to provide the best possible advice and support for migrants, and collaboratively working to improve law, policy and practice. Hosts of the #SLF
📢 We're recruiting! We're looking for a Legal Project Officer to join our team.

⏰Apply by Monday 24 November 2025.

More details 👇

ilpa.org.uk/legal-projec...

🙏 Please share widely 🙏
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
⚡Tomorrow is #AntiSlaveryDay. Writing on the ILPA Blog, Avril Sharp of @kalayaan.org.uk renews calls for long overdue changes to fix the broken #OverseasDomesticWorker visa, so domestic workers can leave abusive employment, without risking further harm.

Read more 👇

ilpa.org.uk/delays-expec...
October 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
⚡To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay Elizabeth Rimmer, Chief Executive of LawCare, reflects on the findings of the #LifeInTheLaw 2025 survey and sets out steps organisations can take to improve workplace #wellbeing.

Read her insights 👇

ilpa.org.uk/life-in-the-...

#ILPAblog
October 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
📢 We're recruiting!! We're looking for a part-time Membership Engagement Manager to join our team.

⏰ Apply by Sunday 7 September.

More details 👇👇

ilpa.org.uk/membership-e...

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August 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
⚡We are one of over 200 orgs to have signed refugeestogether.bsky.social's open letter to party leaders calling for them to end the divisive politics, racist rhetoric and demonising language of the past.

Only then will they bring unity instead of division and cohesion rather than hate.
August 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
📣 Tomorrow, 17/06, our team of walkers 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♀️ is joining with 1000s of others in central London to take on 10K for justice ⚖️ in @londonlegal.bsky.social's annual #LondonLegalWalk ☀️

🙏 Please help us smash our fundraising target 👇👇

londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/immigrati...

#AccessToJustice
June 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
⚡ It's Refugee Week 2025 🧡 We join with friends around the world celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and all those seeking sanctuary 🧡 #RefugeeWeek #CommunityAsASuperpower
June 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
⚡ The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill has its Second Reading in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk today.

Our legal team has prepared a detailed briefing. Read it in full 👇

ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/u...
June 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
In its Immigration White Paper, the Govt heralded a pilot of ‘new intelligent technologies that facilitate contactless travel through eGates’.

📣 New on the ILPA blog, Elspeth Guild & Catriona Barclay consider the implications of passport-free travel.

Read in full 👇

ilpa.org.uk/about-face-t...
May 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
📣 Could you be our new Chief Executive?

Applications close on Monday at 9am ⏰

Full details in our recruitment pack 👇

ilpa.org.uk/chief-execut...

Pls share widely 🙏
April 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Recently immigration practitioners and judges have been singled out on social media, including their personal details. We strongly condemn this external pressure that potentially compromises their independence and work. Read our full statement here: tinyurl.com/yc3udmrn
#Legal
#Immigration
#Law
April 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🚨 In-person bookings for our #StudentSponsors Conference on 27 March are closing soon!

Book now at ilpa.org.uk/event/web-30...

⚡ Discounted rates for ILPA members.

#ILPAtraining
March 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📣 Work in immigration, asylum, housing or debt #LegalAid in England, Wales or Northern Ireland? We want to hear from you!

Pls complete our joint survey on MoJ proposals to increase legal aid fees 👇

www.surveymonkey.com/r/VZKDNPZ

⏰ Survey closes 5pm, Friday 14 March ⏰

One submission per org pls 🙏
March 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
⚡ In our monthly blog post @catbriddick.bsky.social considers how the Home Office’s latest guidance on assessing the good character requirement in nationality applications disadvantages women.

Read in full 👇

ilpa.org.uk/a-dangerous-...

#InternationalWomensDay
March 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We're looking forward to hearing from our fantastic line up of speakers at tomorrow's conference on current issues in immigration and family law.

Online tickets are still available - book now 👇

ilpa.org.uk/event/web-30...

⚡ Special rates for ILPA members
March 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
📣 The deadline for applications for ILPA's Legal Officer is 9am on Monday ⏰

If you're passionate about the sector and are looking to further your career in immigration policy or advocacy, then we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today 👇

ilpa.org.uk/legal-office...
February 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
⚡ Don't miss out! Booking for in-person tickets for our Conference on Current Issues in Immigration & Family Law closes tomorrow (21/02).

Hear from experts from the worlds of immigration law and family law as they discuss issues involving both sectors.

Book now 👇

ilpa.org.uk/event/web-30...
February 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
⚡ 40 years of ILPA! Our wonderful Patrons @berryadrianc.bsky.social, Elspeth Guild and Alison Stanley share their thoughts on our 40th anniversary. Read what they have to say 👇👇

ilpa.org.uk/forty-years-...
February 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
📣 We're hiring!! We're looking for a Legal Officer to support our policy and advocacy work, and to help coordinate strategic legal advice and litigation. More details 👇

ilpa.org.uk/legal-office...

⏰ Apply by 9am, Monday 24 February ⏰
February 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
⚡ The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill has its Second Reading in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today. Read our detailed briefing 👇

ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/u...
February 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
⚡ We're proud to have served the immigration law practitioners' community for 40 years - and last night we were delighted to join with a selection of ILPA’s founders, Trustees, Co-convenors and staff, past and present, to mark 40 years of ILPA 🍾 1/2
February 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
⚡ Last week the HoC debated the minimum income requirement for family visas. In our blog, Matteo Besana at @rfuk.bsky.social explains the impacts of the UK’s family migration rules, and considers how the system could be improved.

Read ‘Rescuing Love from the Hostile Environment’ 👇
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January 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM