Senior Lecturer in Law

FTE:1.0fte working 37 hours per week

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Annual Leave: 30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Main duties and responsibilities

We are seeking an applicant who will teach on our LLM BAR modules Professional Ethics, Trial Advocacy, and Criminal Litigation, Evidence, and Sentencing modules. You will assist and support other Module Leaders on the LLM Bar Programme, and potentially lead a module yourself.

The Senior Lecturer will work co-operatively and supportively as part of the School's teaching team, including off-campus student outreach and other recruitment activities such as open days where required. You will also work closely with the Associate Deans, Head of Department, and Programme Leaders in order to continue the development of the School’s teaching and learning initiatives and ensure the currency and innovative nature of the curriculum.

In addition you will contribute to the ongoing development of the School’s growing research community and be able to go on to pursue a programme of research to a standard appropriate for consideration under the Research Excellence Framework (REF), including the ability to secure external funding opportunities. 

You will contribute to the School’s academic and pastoral care of its students and to the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement, particularly through acting as a Personal Tutor.

Skills and experience

You will have teaching experience at postgraduate level in teaching on the LLM BAR modules Professional Ethics, Trial Advocacy, and Criminal Litigation, Evidence, and Sentencing modules. You will also have experience of designing or contributing to the design of engaging and intellectually stimulating modules which have professional or industry relevance. Ideally you would also be able to offer experience of teaching an additional foundation of legal knowledge subject, and may have practical, legal, or other professional experience.

You will possess the ability to use technology to enhance the quality and flexibility of delivery to students, and to promote the activities of the School’s students. Proficiency in English Language is critical, with good self-management and time management skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.

A committed approach towards work and the work of the School within a business-facing University, and a commitment to the ongoing development of teaching and learning skills (in particular the growing use of technology in relation to blended learning activities) will be evident from your application.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and Masters degree in Law or equivalent level professional qualification. Undertaking or having a PhD, research or professional experience, a teaching qualification and / or Fellowship of Advance HE would be advantageous.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria, click the 'Apply' button above. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Dr Thomas Dunk (Head of Department of Law and Professional Legal Education) T.dunk@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 04 January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

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