Newcastle University
Senior Lecturer in Clinical Legal Education
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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Legal Education
Newcastle University
Salary: £58,225 to £61,759 per annum, with progression to £67,468 per annum Closing Date: 09 August 2026
About Newcastle Law School
Newcastle Law School, a Russell Group institution, seeks a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Legal Education to lead and develop its Newcastle Law School Community Clinic, building on a legacy of pro bono work, student engagement, and community-focused legal education.
Our School fosters a globally connected, socially compassionate environment with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to address legal education and research biases by embracing varied perspectives and experiential learning. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne—a vibrant, culturally rich city—almost half-way between London and Edinburgh, the role involves shaping real-world legal education that empowers students both academically and ethically.
The Role
We invite applications from candidates with:
- A traditional academic/research background in law (e.g., PhD, QL degree, teaching/management experience in higher education pro bono or clinical teaching).
- Professional legal practice experience with strong managed leadership skills in pro bono/clinic-based education, training, and staff/volunteer supervision (e.g., solicitors, barristers, or equivalent with diverse career milestones).
Key Responsibilities
Community Clinic Leadership
- Design, establish, and lead the Newcastle Law School Community Clinic, creating its ethos, policies, and delivery.
- Secure strategic partnerships with:
- External institutions (e.g., law firms, barristers’ chambers, legal aid charities).
- Community-based organisations (e.g., mental health charities, housing advice centres).
- Local/council agencies (e.g., police, immigration officers, probation services).
- Recruit and manage student participants, embedding the clinic within our outreach initiatives.
- Develop client-focused protocols for ethical representation, protection, and success.
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Teaching & Curriculum Development
- Deliver a high-quality clinical legal education, integrating real-world skill-building (e.g., casework, mediation, litigation) into undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Devise pedagogical assessments (including seminars, group work, and independent projects) while maintaining academic rigour.
- Supervise dissertations/group projects and offer mentorship across degree pathways.
- Build cross-Faculty engagement (e.g., interdisciplinary workshops on law/policy, criminology, or public health).
Community Engagement & Administration
- Support the Law School’s values in teaching, research, and outreach by working collaboratively with:
- Senior colleagues at LUBS and Nexus.
- Other University community projects (e.g. University Community Hub).
- Administer teaching admin, monitor assessment progress, and liaise with student unions (e.g., Law Society UK/PLS mentoring programmes).
- Represent the School on governance committees (e.g. Legal Education and Policy Forum; School Outreach Working Group).
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Undergraduate law degree (UK Law or LLB or equivalent) or qualifying exam conversion (e.g., Access BD, SQE, or self-assessment).
- Three years professional experience in law (solicitor/barrister) or equivalent experience in pro bono/community work (legal aid commission/health charities/trade unions).
- Evidence of innovation in legal pedagogy or clinical training (e.g. publishing/teaching awards; volunteering curated projects).
- Post-approved qualification (Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice SQE, or solicitor/barrister qualification with leadership experience).
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Desirable Experience
- Membership of a professional body relevant to law education/pro bono work (Bar Standards Board, Law Society, accredited CLE professional).
- HyFlex or model-based teaching experience (hybrid learning models).
- *Design/delivery of CIPD, STEP ― financial sector ethics courses, or neighbouring fields (health/service law)**.
- Academic teaching qualifications (e.g. PGCE, HEA fellowship).
*Tip: Highlight aligned teaching strategies in applications (e.g. module planning, coaching supervised students).
Benefits
As a University of Sanctuary, Newcastle University offers:
- Dignified and diverse workplace with no barriers to career progression.
- Comprehensive salary (mental health and pastoral support included).
- Flexible work policies (adjustable hours aligned with clinic commitments).
- Graceful relocation support for commuting from Manchester/Edinburgh.
- Low-carbon living benefits (registering at £50 online workshops; council tax discounts).
University Commitments
- Education, Advancement, and Inclusion: We’ve achieved Gold Athena Swan (gender) and Bronze Race Equality Charter awards.
- Disability Confident Approved Employer — active premises & consultative approach to accessibility.
- Euraxess Member — welcome to scholars from across Europe.
We’re proud to most systematically report equity data (BME/Disability attendance/performance) annually.
Interested candidates are encouraged to email Samantha Ryan, Head of Newcastle Law School, at sammy.ryan@ncl.ac.uk for confidential discussions. Applications close: 09/08/2026 through our career site.
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