About this Event
During the mock employment tribunal, you will have the chance to review documentary evidence, hear from witnesses, question witnesses, and reach a judgment as a member of the tribunal panel.
Agenda:
1.Welcome and introduction
● Overview of the case
● Explanation of tribunal roles and structure
2. Presentation of evidence
● Key documents from the tribunal bundle
● Live witness testimony and cross-examination
3. Panel participation
● Attendees act as tribunal panel members
● Opportunity to question witnesses
● Real-time engagement with legal arguments
4. Deliberation & decision
● Attendees review evidence and discuss verdict
● Panel vote on the outcome
● Judge shares final decision and rationale
5. Debrief and Q&A
● Judge provides expert insights on the case outcome
● Open floor for attendee questions and discussion
Key takeaways:
● Hands-on experience: Participate in a realistic tribunal setting and understand how decisions are made.
● Legal insight: Gain perspective on how evidence and witness testimony are assessed.
● Interactive format: Ask questions, challenge assumptions, and actively engage in the tribunal process.
● CPD opportunity: Ideal for people professionals, in-house legal teams, line managers, and anyone handling employee disputes
Timings
09:00-09:30 – Arrival, registration, networking and refreshments
09.30-09:50 - Annual meeting
09.50-13:00 - Mock tribunal
13:00- Finish
About the speakers
Julie Temple is a partner and specialist employment law solicitor at Knights. She is also a longstanding supporter of CIPD and its members. Julie advises employers and senior level employees on a range of employment issues, complex multi day tribunal cases and works with organisations to deliver training.
Karen Morovic is a Partner in the Employment team at Knights. Having qualified as a solicitor in 2001, Karen advises on all aspects of employment law to both employers and employees including discrimination, whistleblowing, and unfair dismissal as well as TUPE and exit negotiations and settlements. She also delivers training and updates on employment law related topics.
Samantha Randall is a Senior Associate Solicitor at Knights specialising and contentious and non-contentious workplace matters. They advise both employers and employees on a wide range of issues, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, and contractual disputes. Samantha has represented clients across all stages of proceedings, from early conciliation through to final hearing including judicial mediation.
Please note
- Participants will receive a reminder email the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event.
- Photography and video production may take place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
- By attending the event, participants are giving their consent for their image to be used in CIPD promotional materials.
- If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place.
- If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD.
- If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Mix Stowmarket, 127 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
