Information & benefits

The Association was established in the summer of 1984 as an unincorporated association and on 28 November 1998 its affairs were transferred to The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association Limited (‘ILPA’), a company limited by guarantee. Members – currently numbering around 1,000 - include lawyers, advice workers, academics and law students. In order to join ILPA, applicants are required to complete an application form, provide documents requested and the names of two referees.

Membership of ILPA is subject to the approval of the Executive Committee. Articles 3 and 4 of the Articles of Association clearly define the requirements for membership. Please ensure that you meet these requirements. If you have any questions or doubts, please write to the General Secretary.

The objects and constitution of ILPA are set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association. A copy of the full document is available on request. ILPA, is managed by an Executive Committee elected annually by the members. Membership is open to individuals and organisations (see the membership application form for a list of membership categories). In the case of organisations, other members of staff - in addition to the named contact - may benefit from the members' rates for training sessions and are welcome to attend ILPA meetings.

Members receive regular, generally monthly, mailings about the activities of the Association which include panel discussions, training sessions and meetings or lectures on particular topics, often with guest speakers. ILPA Training Sessions are accredited by The Law Society, the Institute of Legal Executives and the General Council of the Bar. Members are notified of changes in the law, rules or procedure that are relevant to the practice of immigration and nationality law.

A Directory of ILPA members is available free of charge on request (and is also available on this website: Directory). It contains information about those members who wish to be included in the Directory and is updated regularly.

The Association edits ‘Immigration and Nationality Law and Practice’, a quarterly journal published by Tottel Publishing. Please call Tottel's order line on 01444 416119 if you wish to receive further information and/or subscribe.

If you would like to know more about ILPA and its activities, please do not hesitate to contact ILPA by mail: Lindsey House,40/42 Charterhouse Street, London. EC1M 6JN), fax: +44 020 7251 8384 or email: info@ilpa.org.uk