How do you become a SEN specialist lawyer/advocate

[bjkmummy]

After my recent tribunal journey where we win an independent placement without a lawyer representing us, I have decided in sept to do a law degree via the OU and then go on and specialise in sen law. Just wondering if anyone knew how the likes of FS became specialists in SEN law? Is it even covered in a law degree? I'm going to a free conference in may where one of the heads of a top. Itch SEN law firm will be so may ask them to give me any pointers.

Has anyone else had this mad idea to do this? I was just shocked how much legal help costs and want to be able hopefully in the future if I qualify to offer it to parents at a sensible price. I also just want to show my LA how they have inspired me!!!

There seem to be certain tribunal judges who are notoriously incompetent or biased and the system doesn't seem to have any adequate monitoring in place. I've heard of one who has been the subject of a number of formal complaints over the years, yet they still seem to defend her and if anything try to avoid dealing with the complaints.

Hi. I know you posted a year ago. I was wondering if you give some updates on your progress.

I am parent of SEN child and shocked on legal fees so looking into law degree or just how to become an advocate for my son

thank you

@bjkmummy posted 11 years ago!

The advice above still holds pretty good - do the IPSEA course, book the SOS SEN webinars better still volunteer for either; and/or do the law degree and look to get a paralegal job at one of the specialist Education firms, ideally one offering legal aid to give you the full range of experience - e.g. Coram, Irwin Mitchell, Simpson Millar, Watkins, Harrow Law Centre or Sinclairslaw.