Lecturer in Law - Professional Law

Bristol Law School UWE has been a leading provider of legal education for over 40 years. We are proud to be a full-service Law School offering a comprehensive suite of academic and professional law courses. As a forward-thinking Law School, we have invested heavily in creating the right environment for our students to build both academic knowledge of the law, and the practical skills required to enter legal practice. We offer state of the art facilities, including two mock courtrooms, modern Harvard lecture theatres and teaching spaces, a Legal Resource Room, and a dedicated Business and Law Clinic, where our law students undertake a range of pro bono work, supervised by solicitors or barristers. 

We are an ambitious, innovative and inclusive Law School where our staff work hard to advance knowledge, inspire students and transform futures. 

We are currently recruiting for a Lecturer in Law for our growing Professional Law programmes. Working with an experienced team of Professional Law colleagues, the successful applicant will teach, assess and support students primarily on the Solicitors Training Corse. We are seeking applicants with current or previous practice experience as a solicitor in one or more of the following areas: Criminal related subjects, Wills and Probate, Property Law and/or Property Law and Practice . Experience of teaching in a HE setting is desirable, but not essential. It is expected successful applicants will also undertake module leadership role on the Professional Law courses and supervise dissertations/projects. Successful candidates will also work closely with the Head of School, Associate Directors and Programme Leaders to continue the development of the School’s learning and teaching initiatives and ensure the innovative nature of the curriculum. 

About you:  

We are seeking to recruit innovative, inclusive and collaborative individuals for these roles. These roles are a permeant appointment as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer and the candidates must have current or previous experience of practice as a solicitor or barrister in at least one or more of the following areas: Business Law and Practice, Property Law and Practice, Wills and Probate, Criminal related subjects, Civil Law and Solicitor’s Accounts. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong organisational and time management skills, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. A commitment to a student-centred approach and maintaining high ethical standards is crucial. In addition, the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage demanding situations is important. 

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed. 

Why UWE Bristol?

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. 

We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards. 

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Shilan Shah-Davis (Academic Director) on 0117 328 81312 or email: Shilan.Shah@uwe.ac.uk 

This is a permanent post and is full time working on a 1.0 FTE contract.

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