Lecturer/Senior Lecturer In Law - Professional Law

About this role 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 x5 Lecturers/Senior Lecturers for our growing Professional Law programmes. Working with an experienced team of Professional Law colleagues, successful applicants will teach, assess and support students on the Solicitors Training Corse and/or Bar Training Course. We are seeking applicants with current or previous practice experience as a solicitor or barrister in 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. 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. Further information If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Georgina Ridsdale (Associate Director) on 0117 328 81108 or email: Georgina.Ridsdale@uwe.ac.uk. Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on w/c 22nd July 2024 and w/c 29th July 2024. These are permanent post, and is full-time working on a 1.0 FTE contract. We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.