York St. John University
Lecture in Law and Clinical Supervisor
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Location: York.
Salary: £39,906 to £48,822
Full time, permanent
Introduction to YSJ University
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest-growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The School
Law is a growing and dynamic part of York Business School. Our LLB programme launched in 2018 and has developed rapidly; in 2020 we established the York St John Law Clinic, which gives students hands-on experience in providing legal advice under the guidance of experienced staff. From 2023 we introduced a suite of MLaw and LLM programmes. Clinical teaching is embedded within our programmes, enabling students to apply legal principles in authentic contexts, build confidence and gain experience in professional ways of working. We have high expectations of, and aspirations for, our students and we aim to create engaging teaching and assessment which fosters understanding and develops valuable transferable skills, enhances employability and places law in context to support analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving. We pride ourselves in knowing our students as individuals and in offering high levels of personal support. In September 2026, we move to our new campus at King’s Manor in the heart of York.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic new Lecturer and Law Clinic Supervisor to join us on this journey through supervising students and casework in York St John Law Clinic (with support from the Director of Professional Practice) and contributing to teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This will include delivering lectures, seminars, workshops and small group tutorials. You will develop engaging teaching materials and assessments and offer timely and constructive feedback. You will be allocated students for whom you are responsible for providing pastoral support throughout their time with us. Over time, you will be expected to contribute towards our developing research agenda.
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Required Skills And Experience
- Experience as a solicitor, barrister or legal executive.
- Demonstrate either teaching experience or an aptitude for teaching gained through training, supporting or supervising trainees/apprentices within private client, landlord/tenant, property, personal injury and clinical negligence, immigration and/or Court of Protection.
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or be willing to work towards achieving it within 18 months of your appointment.
Additional Information
- For informal enquiries, please contact Chris Smith at c.smith@yorksj.ac.uk.
- We are open to applications from candidates who wish to work part-time, perhaps alongside maintaining a role in legal practice.
- We encourage candidates to get in touch to arrange a discussion or visit to explore the opportunity further before submitting an application.
- This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met. For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK.
- It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview, presentation and a Test/Assessment. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
- We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
- This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
- We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
- If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
- Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
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Our Benefits Package
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further Information About Life At YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
- Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees
- Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students
- Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can
Closing Date - Monday 20 July 2026 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 05 August 2026
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