Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Legal Advice Clinic

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Legal Advice Clinic

Full-Time 40500 - 42500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Central Law Training

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Teach and support students in various legal programmes while enhancing course content.
  • Company: Join a leading university dedicated to innovative legal education.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, private medical scheme, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Flexible working hours and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while advancing your career in legal education.
  • Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with relevant teaching experience and a passion for student success.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 42500 £ per year.

We are looking for a qualified solicitor to join our team as either a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in our Clinical Legal Education team at the Moorgate Campus. The role will be to cover 3.5 days (0.7 FTE) per week and operates on a 5-over-7-day working pattern, which may include evenings and weekends to support our flexible delivery model.

Reporting into our Academic Management Team, you will be providing tuition across The University of Law course portfolio including the LLM Bar Pro Bono, QWE, Delegates from the commercial sectors, LPC, SQE, BPC, Law Conversion Programmes (PGDL and MAL), LLM in Legal Practice, LLB, Professional Skills Course/Professional Development, Academic Masters courses and/or other University courses to the best possible standard. The role may also involve conducting the Higher Rights of Audience approved assessments.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates with an interest/background in the following areas: Housing, General Litigation, Welfare Benefits, Family, and Property Litigation. We expect the successful candidate will hold over 3 years’ post-qualification experience of the Supreme Court of England & Wales or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.

As our Lecturer/Senior Lecturer you will:

  • Deliver high quality teaching and support for learning, including communication with other academics for the continuous improvement of teaching and student support.
  • Identify the need for developing the content, structure, assessment within modules with colleagues and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
  • Contribute to effective design and review of inclusive learning. Maintain quality standards and regulations in curricular design.
  • Routinely communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers using high level skills.
  • Act as a module tutor, academic coach and sign-post students on pastoral aspects during their learning journey.

Is this you?

  • Sufficient breadth and depth of professional experience in the relevant discipline to develop teaching programmes and learning support.
  • Professional, credible, commands respect.

Requirements for Lecturer positions:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA) or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
  • Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards PGCHE. Please note that if you do not currently hold this, it is a requirement of the University that you will enrol into the programme (delivered and financially supported by the University), usually within 12 months of passing probation. Successful completion/qualification is essential to this role.

Requirements for Senior Lecturer positions:

  • Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA).
  • Relevant teaching qualification.
  • Senior Lecturers will have developed significant expertise in the application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring colleagues, assessment design, marking and team leadership.

The closing date for application is 30th August 2026 (midnight). For an overview of the position please contact Antonia Kirwan by emailing Antonia.kirwan@law.ac.uk.

Benefits:

  • On top of a competitive salary of Lecturer £40,500 - £42,500 & Senior Lecturer: £49,000 - £54,000, plus London weighting of £4,300.
  • We provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days plus Bank Holidays, and there’s a rewards package that includes:
  • Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme.
  • Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount).
  • Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts.

At The University of Law, you will work alongside other like-minded professionals who are passionate about driving innovation in higher education and delivering successful outcomes for our students.

Our Approach:

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.

We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team talentacquisition@law.ac.uk.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Legal Advice Clinic employer: Central Law Training

Central Law Training is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Manchester that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development, the Academic Manager role provides ample opportunities for professional growth while enjoying generous benefits such as 35 days of annual leave and a competitive salary. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the field of Computing and AI education.

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