Exclusive benefits include:
Trust
Membership of the IPW/ISPW entitles you to use the IPW
or ISPW member logo as well as CTSI Approved Codes logo. By placing this on
your website and marketing material, consumers can be assured that they can
trust your service.
Consistency
Each year you will receive an updated Practising
Certificate and membership identity card.
Inclusivity
As a democratic organisation, the Institute is owned
and run by its members. Being a part of the organisation ensures that your
voice will be heard.
Recognition
In addition to
being identified as professional and highly-qualified, Institute Willwriters
are recognised as operating to the highest standards.
Reliability
Our Code of Practice is approved by the Chartered
Trading Standards Institute, highlighting the trust in Institute members.
Development
Members enjoy access to introductory and examination
level training courses for both existing Willwriters and new entrants to the
profession. This is provided through our wholly owned training company, the
Willwriting Academy Ltd. The Academy also provides Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) in the form of courses and seminars in order to help
individuals develop their skills and remain up to-date with changes in the
law. Most courses have CPD accreditation from the CPD Standards Office.
Support
Our insurers provide Institute members with
professional indemnity and public liability insurance, offering extensive
cover. As premium rates are minimal, many Institute members save more in
insurance premiums than they spend on their membership fees.
Education
We provide
training courses and books from recognised legal sources at a discounted
rate. We have our own Willwriting Academy which is recognised by the CPD
Standards Office.
Connection with members:
We keep you up-to-date and in touch by sending you (via
e-mail) newsletters which are published usually 2-weekly, plus you can be sent
the ‘Journal’ which is published twice or three times a year. The Bi-weekly
newsletter provides news, technical tips and things you need to know. The
Journal provides a wider range of information.’
Exclusivity
When you become a member, you’ll receive exclusive
access to the Members Only area of the Institute’s website, offering a
growing range of downloadable document templates, written material and handy
links to other sites.
Day-to-Day
Engagement
You
will also gain access to our active Members’ Online Facebook Forum, enabling
you to exchange views, ask for help, gain knowledge and experience with fellow
members.
Training and Engagement ( face-to-face and online):
Annually:
Our National Conference is very valuable to members. It is our primary interactive
face-to-face event and provides
opportunities to meet other members, engage with sponsors and partners, network
with others, gain ideas, solve problems, and listen to important speakers.
Quarterly: Online training (half-day national meeting)
covering a number of relevant issues and subjects, plus the Members newsletter
(The Journal) is issued by email.
2-weekly: ‘Update’ bulletin with relevant current
information, technical articles and other useful information, sent to members
by email.
Members Facebook Forum:
An invaluable source of up-to-the minute help, guidance, advice and
answers from colleagues who are helping their clients on a day-to-day
basis.
Technical Help: Our team of highly qualified, experienced colleagues
who can help with any technical
queries.
We would be delighted to receive your enquiry, please use
our ‘Contact Us’ page