Lecturer: Baroness Hale Legal Clinic

Based at University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Department

York Law School (YLS) is an innovative and collegial department committed to high-quality legal education, student development and community engagement. Our programmes are built around Problem-Based Learning (PBL), and we place strong emphasis on student-directed learning, legal skills, independent research skills and the development of professional competencies.

Role

You will support the work of the Baroness Hale Legal Clinic, a distinctive feature of the School’s civic engagement and skills-focused curriculum. The Clinic provides free legal advice to the public and offers students meaningful opportunities to apply legal knowledge in practice, develop professional skills, and engage in supervised casework.You will supervise students undertaking Clinic casework as part of a credit-bearing module. Working with small groups of students,you will support students through client interviews, legal research, case analysis and the preparation of written advice. The role involves facilitating student learning through supervision and feedback, helping students to develop independent professional judgement whilst maintaining appropriate professional standards and ensuring a high-quality service for clients.

YLS fosters an inclusive, supportive and collaborative environment, and you will contribute to sustaining a positive and student-focused learning community.

Please note that within the online application process 3 x academic references are stated as being required, professional references will be accepted as suitable alternatives.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• A UK legal professional qualification, for example: solicitor, barrister or paralegal
• Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualification or a willingness to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP)
• Additional professional or discipline-related qualifications relevant to teaching, legal education or skills training in English contexts
• Extensive knowledge in legal professional skills such as research, writing, drafting, interviewing, ethics and client care to design & develop teaching programmes and the provision of learning support across different levels of academic activity
• Knowledge of a range of teaching techniques and methodologies
• Advanced and specialist IT knowledge
• Understanding of clinical legal education methodologies and reflective practice.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Stephen Levett (stephen.levett@york.ac.uk) or Sara Boulton (sara.boulton@york.ac.uk)

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.

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