About us
For over 40 years,Bristol Law School UWE has been shaping the future of legal education. As a full-service Law School, we deliver a wide range of academic and professional law courses, combining rigorous academic training with the practical skills needed for success in legal practice. We are shaping globally connected legal professionals who are future-focussed and equipped with the skills and mindset to navigate complexity, drive change and meet the critical legal needs of our time.
Our investment in state-of-the-art facilities sets us apart: mock courtrooms, Harvard-style lecture theatres, modern teaching spaces, a Legal Resource Room and a dedicated Business and Law Clinic where students gain hands-on experience through pro bono work supervised by qualified and experienced professionals.
We are ambitious, innovative and inclusive, and we are looking for talented educators to join us.
With flexible teaching opportunities, generous holiday allowances, sector-leading pension, a supportive and collaborative academic community and opportunities for promotion and personal development, this role offers you the space to grow your career while making a genuine impact.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a 9-month 0.5 fixed term Senior Lecturer with practice experience as a Solicitor in England and Wales to strengthen our growing LLB Programmes, particularly in our Law Clinic and Practising as a Solicitor module. We are looking for Solicitor with practice experience in any of the following:
- Family Law
- Employment Law
- Business or Consumer Law
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Working with an experienced and passionate team of colleagues, you will:
- Teach, assess and support students on the Law Clinic and Practicing as a Solicitor module.
- Supervise student casework and ensure appropriate oversight of client-facing activity in accordance with SRA requirements and UWE’s professional indemnity insurance provisions.
- Maintain and develop relationships with external partners including law firms, charities, community organisations, and pro bono networks.
About you:
We are looking for an innovative, inclusive and collaborative individual to join us as a fixed- term Senior Lecturer on a 9-month contract.
You will bring excellent communication skills, strong organisation and effective time‑management, with the ability to prioritise confidently across multiple deadlines. You will be skilled at explaining complex information clearly and connecting learning to real‑world professional or commercial contexts. Your interpersonal strengths will enable you to build positive, productive working relationships.
You will be committed to continually enhancing your teaching practice, including a focus on using technology effectively to support engaging, high‑quality learning.
A student‑centred approach and a commitment to high ethical standards are essential. You will also demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the confidence to navigate demanding or changing situations with professionalism and sound judgement.
Where is this role based?
These posts are based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our colleagues in delivering the highest professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you will thrive.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
For further details or if you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dr Chisa Onyejekwe, Associate Director (Academic) Bristol Law School, on 0117 32 82212 or via email on [email protected] .
Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes.
This is a 9-month fixed term post working on a 0.5 FTE contract.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. These roles are therefore campus based with an opportunity to work from home on some days.
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.
Advice to applicants
We would love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE, please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description and include specific examples wherever possible.
Once we have completed shortlisting, we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.
