Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Bar Vocational Studies)

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

The City Law School is seeking to appoint a permanent full-time Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer to join our exceptional team on the Bar Vocational Studies course. We are looking for qualified barristers or solicitors with experience of professional practice in England and Wales.

Responsibilities

We require individuals who can deliver knowledge and skills, including advocacy, on the Civil and/or Criminal parts of the course. Applications are welcome from all areas of practice.

Teaching on the BVS mostly takes place between September and March and marking between February and September. The City Law School encourages and supports BVS tutors to maintain active links with the Professions subject to teaching commitments. There is a significant number of tutors in the team who enjoy the benefits of a stimulating and rewarding career at City St George’s alongside maintaining a practice or a part-time judicial appointment.

Person Specification

Applicants should be qualified barristers with relevant professional experience and a strong understanding of the Bar training pathway. Relevant experience in legal training in England and Wales and/or relevant experience in teaching is essential. A commitment to student development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver engaging practice-focused teaching is essential. Candidates should also be able to provide both academic and pastoral support.

Additional Information

Closing date: 11:59pm on 23 November 2025

The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation.

Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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