About this event
Join the last in our ER series—a realistic Mock Employment Tribunal. Review evidence, question witnesses, and help decide the outcome
Join us for the last in our employment law series — a highly realistic Mock Employment Tribunal designed to provide a complete view of the employment dispute process. This session follows on from earlier events covering investigations, evidence disclosure, and bundle preparation, and now brings all elements together in a simulated tribunal hearing.
Participants will observe and take part in the decision-making process, stepping into the role of tribunal panel members alongside an experienced employment judge.
Agenda:
1. Welcome & 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 & Q&A
● Judge provides expert insights on the case outcome
● Open floor for attendee questions and discussion
Key takeaways for attendees:
● Hands-on experience: Participate in a realistic tribunal setting and understand how decisions are made.
● Legal insight: Gain perspective from an expert employment judge on how evidence and witness testimony are assessed.
● Practical learning: Understand the full life cycle of an employment dispute—from investigation to hearing.
● 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
This event will be followed by a networking event and our branch annual meeting. If you are interested in joining the branch or learning more about what we do please join this session which will start at 12:30.
Timings
09:00-09:30 - Arrival, registration, pastries
09:30-12:00 - Mock Tribunal
12:00-12:30 - Sandwich lunch
12:30-13:30 - Networking and our branch annual meeting
About the speaker
Julie Temple will be known to many of you and is a longstanding committee member of the Essex and Ipswich CIPD branch. Julie is also a partner and head of the employment and BLHR team at Birkett Long. Julie is recognised as a leading individual in her field by Legal 500. Her main focus is working with and advising commercial clients on all aspects of employment. Many clients have a long standing relationship with Julie and Birkett Long.
Please note:
1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.
2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
3. By attending the event, you are giving consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.
4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, or by responding to the confirmation email.
5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
6. Please note that refunds for CIPD non-member tickets will only be available until seven days prior to the event, any cancelled tickets after this will not receive a refund.
7. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.
