About Even Footing
Last updated 22 June 2026
Even Footing helps people facing the Employment Tribunal without a lawyer to think and argue like an advocate — not just to fill in forms, but to frame an issue, shift the burden of proof, and avoid the unforced errors that lose good claims.
Why it exists
When one side has a lawyer and the other does not, the playing field is not level. Many strong discrimination claims are lost not on their merits but on procedure — a missed deadline, an unclear claim, evidence that was never properly put. Even Footing exists to narrow that gap, with calm, plain-English guidance grounded in the law itself.
What it is
- A free knowledge base explaining how discrimination claims actually work.
- Plain-English journey pages that walk you from a first concern to a hearing.
- Practical tools — a deadline estimator, a triage front door, and more — built to help you act in time and in order.
What it is not
Even Footing is not a law firm and does not represent you, conduct your case, or give advice on your individual situation. It provides legal information and skills. For advice on your own facts, speak to a regulated adviser — there are free, trusted services on the free help page.
In plain terms
Even Footing helps you understand and argue your case. It does not replace a lawyer, and it never files anything for you.
Where it comes from
Even Footing is the practical arm of academic research into access to justice for self-represented parties in Employment Tribunal discrimination claims. The research asks why procedure so often defeats merit; the platform turns the answer into something a person can use.