Senior Teaching Fellow in Law

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Senior Teaching Fellow in Law to inspire and guide students through their SQE and LPC programmes. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students, imparting essential legal skills and knowledge in areas like Business and Commercial Law and Employment Law. As part of a vibrant academic community, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of aspiring legal professionals. The university is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, making this an exciting time to join as they work towards their vision of transforming lives and futures through education.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Business and Commercial Law and Employment Law.
• Strong understanding of legal skills such as client interviewing and legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching students preparing for SQE and other legal exams.
• Contribute to professional programmes within the School of Law and Justice Studies.

Skills

Business and Commercial Law

Employment Law

Client Interviewing

Case and Matter Analysis

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Legal Drafting

Advocacy

Education

LLB

LLM

LPC

SQE

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The School of Law and Justice Studies at LJMU has a long tradition of marrying academic excellence and practical legal study. The School has a large suite of LLB, LLM, LPC and SQE programmes. The LLB has been adapted to include elements of preparation towards new routes to qualification under the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

The Legal Advice Centre in the School has been embedded into the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum to provide valuable experience and skills development for our undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The School is the home to the Centre for the Study of Law in Theory and Practice (LTAP). Whilst embracing a wide range of research interests, the Centre has particular strengths in Public International Law and Human Rights, European Law, International Criminal Law, Banking Regulation and Finance Law. The School submitted successfully to the REF 2014 and 2021.

Position Overview

As a Senior Teaching Fellow in Law, you will be responsible for working with students while they prepare for their SQE or other future exams and training programmes. This role concerns the portfolio of professional programmes (LPC and SQE programmes) and any other undergraduate or postgraduate programme within the School of Law and Justice Studies as determined by the Director.

Teaching Areas

Teaching areas of particular interest include Business and Commercial Law and/or Employment Law. Additionally, the expectation is that the successful candidate could contribute to the teaching of the key six legal skills (client interviewing, case and matter analysis, legal research, legal writing, legal drafting and advocacy).

Benefits

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

Informal enquiries may be made to the Subject Leader in Law, Beverley Caddick-Kala, email [e-mail].

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.