Clinical Supervising Lawyer

Northumbria University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria University is seeking two Clinical Supervising Lawyers for the Student Law Office. In this role, you will supervise students and provide legal advice, particularly in employment law or civil disputes. The position requires a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a strong educational background and relevant experience. Join a leading institution recognized for its academic excellence and commitment to a positive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Positive work-life balance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with recent experience in relevant legal areas.
• Able to obtain a practicing certificate.
• Record of continuous personal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to clients.
• Supervise students on assigned cases.
• Perform administrative tasks and hold regular meetings.

Skills

Legal advice

Supervision

Delegation

Education

2:1 Honours degree in Law

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are recruiting two Clinical Supervising Lawyers to work in the Student Law Office.

As a Clinical Supervising Lawyer, you will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister providing legal advice and representation to Student Law Office clients. You will supervise students assigned to cases, perform administrative tasks, delegate effectively, review student work, hold regular meetings including appraisals, and update academic staff with student comments.

We welcome applications from solicitors with expertise in various legal disciplines, especially in employment law or civil disputes. Please note, our current focus excludes family and criminal law areas.

Further information is available in the role description for Clinical Supervising Lawyer.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Northumbria Law School is one of the UK's largest law schools, ranked highly for research and academic excellence. It features diverse research groups and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Student Law Office, recognized for innovation and excellence, includes a team of Clinical Supervising Lawyers working alongside academic staff and support staff.

ABOUT YOU

You will have recent, sustained experience as a Solicitor or Barrister in areas relevant to the Student Law Office's activities. All legal practice areas are considered. You should hold, or be able to obtain, a practicing certificate, and have at least a 2:1 Honours degree in Law or equivalent, with a record of continuous personal development.

Further details are available in the person specification for Clinical Supervising Lawyer.

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ABOUT US

Join Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution recognized as Times Higher Education's University of the Year 2022 and Modern University of the Year 2025. We are top 25 in the UK for research power, with over 37,000 students from 140+ countries. We offer leading research, partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We promote a positive work-life balance, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

Our values are Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. We foster a supportive, respectful, and bold work culture. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we support diversity and inclusivity with numerous awards and recognitions. Flexible working arrangements are available, and we are committed to accommodating candidate needs.

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