Assistant Professor Clinical Legal Education

Interview date: To be confirmed

Faculty

This is an exciting time to join the School of Law at the University of Bradford. We are a modern and progressive Law School invested in developing the lawyers of the future. The School of Law is a dynamic, friendly and supportive place to work, with a diverse staff and student population. The school is currently going through a period of tremendous growth following the implementation of a positive development agenda over the past few years that has seen increase in student numbers, positive NSS outcomes and a year on year rise in various rankings. Our high standard of teaching is underpinned by rigorous and innovative research which is policy-oriented and promotes social justice. We are proud to have a broad range of partners who provide real-world experience, and commercial awareness that enables our students to excel in a competitive environment making a positive impact in the modern workplace 

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

What you will be doing:

• Contribute towards the continuing development of the law clinic and deliver innovative and high quality clinical legal education to our students
• Deliver 1-2-1 student coaching / mentoring for SQE students 
• Proactively communicate with and reach out to SQE students to foster high levels of student engagement and exam success
• Assist in the creation of student messaging encouraging high levels of student engagement

Qualifications/Experience: 

• LLB degree or equivalent (if obtained outside the UK)
• Qualified to practice as a barrister or Solicitor (with advocacy experience) in the UK

In Return we Offer:

• 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes – Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Additional Information:

Further information about the School of Law is available at: www.bradford.ac.uk/law

Further institutional details around the Curriculum Framework at the University of Bradford can be found at:

unibradfordac.sharepoint.com/sites/academic-quality-and-enhancement-intranet/SitePages/Curriculum%20Framework.aspx

For informal enquiries about the above position, please contact Professor Engobo Emeseh, Head of the School of Law at e.emeseh@bradford.ac.uk

Further details:

Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.  

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics.  The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

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