Who are Free Movement's immigration law training courses for?

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Free Movement's immigration law training is aimed at solicitors, barristers, IAA (formerly OISC) advisers and others working in or entering UK immigration, asylum and nationality law. Courses are split by experience level: an Introductory tier for people new to the field and those preparing for Immigration Advice Authority (formerly OISC) level 1 exams, and an Advanced tier for practitioners moving to level 2 or deepening existing knowledge. Training is also delivered through regular webinars and workshops, which are open at a lower price point than the full courses.

Who each level is designed for

Level Stated audience Listed price
Introductory People new to immigration law; those preparing for IAA (formerly OISC) level 1 exams from £600
Advanced Those taking knowledge further; suited to IAA (formerly OISC) level 2 from £600
Webinars and workshops Practitioners wanting focused sessions on specific immigration, asylum and nationality law and practice issues from £65

The site describes the overall training range as serving "solicitors, barristers, IAA (formerly OISC) advisers and others of all levels of experience," so the audience is not limited to regulated advisers — it covers the full spread from newcomers to experienced practitioners.

What the webinars add

Webinars and workshops run regularly and cover "all sorts of immigration, asylum and nationality law and practice issues." They are a way to get targeted updates or deep dives without committing to a full course. One listed example is a webinar on exceptional circumstances in family-based immigration applications, scheduled for 21 October 2026, worth 1.5 CPD hours and starting at 10:30.

If your goal is CPD hours or a specific practice topic rather than a structured qualification pathway, the webinar tier is the more direct fit. If you are preparing for an IAA (formerly OISC) exam or building foundational knowledge, the Introductory course is the stated match.

How to decide

  • New to immigration law, or sitting IAA (formerly OISC) level 1: Introductory course.
  • Working adviser or lawyer moving to level 2, or wanting to extend existing knowledge: Advanced course.
  • Need CPD or a single practice issue covered: a webinar or workshop.
  • Already a member: the site notes a login option for existing members, separate from the "become a full member" route.

Prices are listed as "from" figures, so the final cost depends on the specific course or event chosen.