Senior Lecturer in Law - Professional Law (BTC)

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Bristol is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Law for the Bar Training Course. The successful candidate will possess a background as a barrister in Civil Law and will contribute to both teaching and curriculum development. With competitive salary and a supportive environment, this role offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career average pension scheme

Onsite nursery

Opportunities for training and personal development

Qualifications

• Current or previous practice experience as a barrister in Civil Law.
• Desirable experience of teaching in a Higher Education setting.
• Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach, assess and support students on the Bar Training Course.
• Undertake module leadership and supervise dissertations.
• Work closely with leadership to develop learning initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Collaborative Skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

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Senior Lecturer in Law - Professional Law (BTC), bristol

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Client:

University of the West of England

Location:

bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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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.

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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 1 Senior Lecturer for our growing Bar Training Course (BTC) in our suite of Professional Law programmes. Working with an experienced team of Professional Law colleagues, the successful applicant will teach, assess and support students on the Bar Training Course.

We are seeking applicants with current or previous practice experience as a barrister in areas of Civil Law related subjects to teach on the following modules: Civil Litigation, Civil Advocacy, Opinion Writing, Legal Research and Drafting. Experience of teaching in a HE setting is desirable, but not essential. It is expected the successful applicant will also undertake module leadership role on the BTC and supervise dissertations/projects on the Professional Law programmes. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Head of School, Directors, Associate Directors and Programme Leaders to continue the development of the Schools learning and teaching initiatives and ensure the innovative nature of the curriculum.

About you:

We are seeking to recruit an innovative, inclusive and collaborative individual for this role. This role is a permanent appointment as a Senior Lecturer and the candidate must have current or previous experience of practice as a barrister in the Civil Law related subject areas covered on the BTC. 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 are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UKs most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

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.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, were always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where youll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

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

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with an opportunity to work from home on some days.

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.

Please also refer to theHome Office Right to Work Checklistwhich provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

Wed love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE, please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting, we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

UWE reserves the right to close advertisement early in case of sufficient applications.