The School of Law is looking to appoint a Legal Support Assistant to join the team from August 2026 to the end of November 2026 on 1FTE, supporting the Law Clinic, as well as being a member of the wider Faculty Education Services team. This role will work closely with Law Clinic supervisors, students and the general public. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Law Clinic team and expand administrative skills.
As part of our programme of enhancing student employability and the diversification of learning methods, we see the Clinic as a central part of the School of Law. The post holder will be key to the success of the School and joins a dedicated, hands-on integrated team of academics and professional services colleagues.
Lancaster University launched its Law Clinic in 2019. This was an exciting development for the School of Law and allowed for the provision of a clinical learning experience for Law students, including the provision of legal advice. Lancaster University’s national, award-winning Law Clinic has continued to grow from strength to strength. Building on our work in previous years, our Law Clinic students, under the supervision of qualified lawyers, have continued to provide free legal advice to members of the public.
Since 2019, Lancaster University’s Law Clinic has assisted over 210 clients and provided the equivalent of over £290,000 of free legal advice to the public. The Law Clinic also runs on a virtual basis, allowing it to provide free legal advice to clients across the UK. The Clinic offers general legal advice (although not employment law or criminal law) and specialises on consumer law, landlord & tenant law, private family law and social welfare law.
The quality, impact, and distinctiveness of the Law Clinic’s work has been recognised through several awards and nominations. The Law Clinic won Lancaster University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences “Outstanding Contribution to Engagement” award in 2020 and was nominated for the University Engagement Award in 2021. The Clinic supports the University’s “town and gown” Memorandum of Understanding and the Civic University Agreement.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be addressed to Shana Henriques, Student Programmes Officer, [email protected].
BENEFITS IN ROLE
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
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competitive salary with annual reviews
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generous employer pension scheme
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39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays
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a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities
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additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.
Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website.
