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# [Which Valla coaching package is right for me?](https://valla.uk/blog/which-valla-coaching-package-is-right-for-me)

 Written by [Danae Shell](https://valla.uk/blog/author/danae-shell-founder-and-ceo-at-valla) | July 24, 2025 2:45:08 PM Z

Dealing with an employment issue without the support of a law firm can be scary and stressful - that’s why Valla offers 1-1 coaching in addition to our self-representation platform. But which package is right for you? Here’s a guided tour: 

## **If you’re trying to decide about making a Tribunal claim**

Our [Case Assessment](https://valla.uk/how-we-help/do-i-have-a-case) package is perfect for people in the grievance, disciplinary, or ACAS Early Conciliation stage. For example, you might be: 

- Not getting anywhere with your employer and want to escalate issues
- Trying to figure out if you have a legal case
- Trying to decide how much to ask for in a settlement

When you purchase a Case Assessment, we’ll ask you to upload a few key documents about your case and give us some context about your specific question. Then, one of our legal coaches will review your documents, then have a 1-hour call with you to talk through all the specifics. Afterwards, they’ll send you a report that will summarise: 

- Your potential legal claims
- How strong (or not strong!) your claims may be
- An estimate of how much your claims could win
- Next step recommendations

From there, you can decide if you want to file your [ET1 Tribunal Claim](https://valla.uk/how-we-help/submit-et1-claim) form, settle, or move on with your life.

## **If you’re preparing for a Preliminary Hearing **

After you file your [ET1 Tribunal Claim](https://valla.uk/how-we-help/submit-et1-claim) form, you will get a notification from the Tribunal giving you a date for a Preliminary Hearing. The Preliminary Hearing is a “pre-hearing” designed to manage the administration of the case, for example determining how many witnesses will be called. Most Tribunal cases have a Preliminary Hearing but some very straightforward claims like unpaid wages cases will go straight to final hearing. 

**Preparing for a Case Management Preliminary Hearing**

Our [Preliminary Hearing Prep package for Case Management](https://valla.uk/how-we-help/employment-tribunal) hearings is designed to help you get ready by: 

- Walking you through the Case Management Agenda
- Working on the List of Issues document with you (the most critical part of the PH!) 
- Answering questions about your specific case 

When you purchase this package, you’ll be matched with a Legal Coach and will go through each of these points on a video call. All of our Legal Coaches have Tribunal experience so can help you work through your specific documents and case. 

**Preparing for a Substantive Preliminary Hearing**

Sometimes, the Tribunal orders a separate Preliminary Hearing to decide a specific issue, for example: 

- To determine if the claimant has a disability
- To determine if a claim is out of time 
- To determine if a claim should be struck out

In these “Substantive” Hearings, you will need to prepare an argument and evidence. Our [Preliminary Hearing Prep package for Substantive Hearings](https://valla.uk/how-we-help/employment-tribunal) is designed to help with this. If for example you need to prove that you have a disability, your Valla Coach will help you write your Disability Impact Statement and prepare your evidence. Just like the other package, you and your Valla coach will talk 1-1 on a video call to get you ready. 

## **If you’re preparing for your Final Hearing**

Finally, if you’ve passed your Preliminary Hearing, you’re now getting ready for your final hearing, which includes: 

- Case Management Orders
- Preparing evidence for the bundle 
- Writing a Schedule of Loss 
- Writing a Witness Statement 
- Preparing for cross-examination 

This work is often very specific for each client, so we offer [Tribunal Coaching packages of 3, 6 and 9 hours](https://valla.uk/how-we-help/employment-tribunal) to help you along the way. On these packages, your Legal Coach can help you with anything from writing your Schedule of Loss to mock questioning you to practice for cross-examination – you and your coach can decide a plan of action tailored to you. 

## If you need an extra pair of hands at a hearing

When you're representing yourself, it's hard to cover off everything on the day of a hearing - making your arguments, fending off the Respondent's requests and taking notes of it all. Our [Hearing Support package](https://valla.uk/how-we-help/employment-tribunal) makes that a little easier - a Valla coach can attend in a paralegal support capacity, taking detailed notes of the hearing so you can stay focused on the conversation. They'll also do a prep call before the hearing and a de-brief afterwards, so you'll get some moral support and a second pair of eyes as well as the Hearing notes.

## **Designed specifically for self-representers**

All of our coaching packages are priced very affordably when compared to a traditional law firm’s prices – that’s because we’re supporting you as a “litigant in person,” or someone who represents themselves. Nearly 1 in 3 claimants now represent themselves in Employment Tribunal, and we’re the first UK platform designed specifically for these litigants in person. If you’re dealing with Employment Tribunal alone, check out our [coaching packages](https://valla.uk/how-we-help/do-i-have-a-case) to get a helping hand along the way!

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