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LAW AND LEGAL AWARENESS


EUROPEAN LAW TRAINING

The European law training group has devised a structured series of courses designed to enable government lawyers to acquire and maintain an up to date and securely-based understanding of the theory and practice of European law.

In this programme, highly respected academics provide most of the teaching for the initial two stage theoretical training courses, while practising government lawyers are mainly responsible for designing and delivering the rest of the offering.

We recommend that you attend EU Core Course 1 (ECL1) before European Law Summer School (ECL2), and both of these before the Practical EU Law 1 and 2 (PEL1 and 2) courses, although we recognise that this is not always possible or practicable.

Check on the LION intranet at knowledgenetwork.gsi.gov.uk/lion for up to date information about all courses.

You may also be interested in the EU training offered by colleagues on the policy side, (see pages 30 and 31).

EU Core Course 1

Structured training in EU law 1

Core Course 1 is delivered by Professor Nick Grief of Bournemouth University, and provides an introduction to EU law. It covers the context of EU law, key legal concepts like direct effect and State liability in damages, and its judicial mechanisms. It also provides an introduction to the law of free movement and non-discrimination.

Please visit the website for dates and contact

Jeff Linsdell for further information and to register interest.

CPD: 9 hours

Programme Director Cathryn Bowker

For further information Jeff Linsdell 01344 634 622, gtn 3803 4622 glstraining@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/ecl1

European Law Summer School

Structured training in EU law 2

This week-long programme is the centrepiece of the Government Legal Service (GLS) structured training programme in European law.

Areas covered include general principles, evolution of remedies, the Four Freedoms, social policy and justice and home affairs. Academics and practising government lawyers provide the teaching, which includes experiential learning, debate and discussion.

Attendance on EC Core Course 1 (ELC1) or its equivalent required.

CPD: 33 hours

Programme Director Cathryn Bowker

Code Length Price

ECL2 5 days £1,650

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 7-11 Jun 10, 20-24 Sep 10

For further information Heather Phillips 01344 634 508, gtn 3803 4508 heather.phillips@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/ecl2

Practical EU Law 1

Structured training in EU law 3

This programme deals with practical aspects of EU law including the process of creating, interpreting and applying EU legislation. Areas covered include competence, legal basis, legislative procedures, general principles, fundamental rights, and domestic and European Court of Justice (ECJ) legal challenges.

This course is run on demand. Please contact

Jeff Linsdell for further information and to register interest.

CPD: 10 hours

Programme Director Cathryn Bowker

For further information Jeff Linsdell 01344 634 622, gtn 3803 4622 glstraining@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/pel1

Practical EU Law 2

Structured training in EU law 4

Delivered by government lawyers, this module covers the legal and practical issues that arise when EU legislation is implemented. It focuses in particular on the powers in section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and on the Government’s policy for implementation.

This course is run on demand. Please contact

Jeff Linsdell for further information and to register interest.

CPD: 6 hours Solicitors Regulation Authority

Bar Standards Board tbc

Programme Director Cathryn Bowker

For further information Jeff Linsdell 01344 634 622, gtn 3803 4622 glstraining@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/pel2

EU Citizenship

This intensive half-day programme is designed for lawyers with knowledge of the basic principles of EU Law. Delivered by lawyers from the private sector and government, it provides insights into the development of EU citizenship and the ways in which those rights can impact on domestic law.

This course is run on demand. Please contact

Jeff Linsdell for further information and to register interest.

CPD: 21⁄2 hours

Programme Director Cathryn Bowker

For further information Jeff Linsdell 01344 634 622, gtn 3803 4622 glstraining@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/citi

External Competence

A one-day programme giving an overview of EU Law on external competence including practice and procedures applying to negotiation and conclusioning external agreements by the European Union post-Lisbon.

This course is run on demand. Please contact

Jeff Linsdell for further information and to register interest.

CPD: 61⁄2 hours (tbc)

Programme Director Cathryn Bowker

For further information Jeff Linsdell 01344 634 622, gtn 3803 4622 glstraining@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/exco

Procurement and State Aids

This programme supplements the introductory programmes on State Aids and Procurement delivered to departments by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (DBIS) and the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). Through lectures and exercises, it will give practical advice to lawyers who are beginning to come across these issues in their daily work and need to be able to deal more confidently with them.

This course is run on demand. Please contact

Jeff Linsdell for further information and to register interest.

CPD: 6 hours

Programme Director Isobel Brown

For further information Jeff Linsdell 01344 634 622, gtn 3803 4622 glstraining@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/past