The University of Law
Visiting Lecturer – Bar Practice Course (BPC)
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As we continue to grow, we’re looking to expand our bank of Visiting Lecturers to support our Law School. We are particularly interested in hearing from those who are able to teach on our Bar Practice Course (BPC) at the following locations:
- Leeds
- Newcastle
- Manchester
- Liverpool
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Nottingham
- London Moorgate
As a Visiting Lecturer, you will work for the University of Law on an hourly rate basis on a worker contract. Reporting to a member of the Law School Management Team, this role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about engaging with students through teaching and assessment within an academic setting, alongside other professional or personal commitments, or who are seeking a flexible work schedule with limited contact hours. Your duties will include activities based at our University of Law or satellite campuses, or conducted remotely.
You will enjoy being challenged (by students and course content in equal measure) and be able to adapt to the different needs of students and methods of course delivery. You will be eager to share your professional expertise, and the role will include teaching, assessment, marking, providing feedback and supporting students with academic queries.
As a Visiting Lecturer You Will
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- Teach and assess students on the Bar Practice Course (BPC).
- Deliver engaging teaching sessions across a range of advocacy, skills and professional practice areas.
- Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support student development.
- Support students with academic queries and contribute to an excellent student learning experience.
We Are Looking For Individuals Who Are/have
- A qualified Barrister and/or Solicitor with relevant professional experience and enthusiasm for teaching, or lecturers with substantial teaching experience in legal higher education.
- Current or recent experience of legal practice, with knowledge relevant to the Bar Practice Course.
- Organised and able to prioritise their own workload.
- Confident and articulate presentation skills.
- Punctual, with good time management.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, whilst recognising when advice/input needs to be sought.
- Demonstrates proficiency in managing and navigating IT systems to support efficient academic and administrative processes.
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.
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The hourly rate for this role is up to £71.39 per hour for teaching, inclusive of preparation, associated marking and responding to student queries.
To view the full job description for this role click here.
For further information and an informal chat about our roles and working at The University of Law, please contact talentacquisition@law.ac.uk
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 during the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team at 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. Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.
Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.
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