Apply here by 24 April 2022
The University of Law (ULaw) is one of the world’s largest law schools. With an impressive history dating back to 1876, they employ over 1,000 staff and have over 14,000 students studying on their undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, along with an alumni network in excess of 100,000. The University of Law were the first-ever independent institution to be granted degree awarding powers and in 2012 they gained university title. With a rich heritage and a reputation for innovation and contemporary teaching practices, the University of Law continuously focus on developing the best legal and business minds. In 2016, the University of Law opened their leading Business School, further enhancing their reputation as a full service legal, business and educational training specialist, operating from campuses throughout the UK, Berlin and Hong Kong and an Online campus.
What really sets the University of Law apart from other universities is the guiding principle that future lawyers and business leaders should learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context, with plenty of practical interactive engagement.
The role
The University of Law are looking to recruit qualified solicitors or barristers with a genuine passion for quality and excellence, who can demonstrate successful legal practice experience. You will enjoy being challenged (by students and course content in equal measure) and be able to adapt to the different learning styles of students and methods of course delivery. You will be eager to share your expertise and become involved in all aspects of enhancing the student experience within their campuses, including teaching on their LPC, GDL, BPC and LLB programmes. Alongside teaching there is the opportunity to become a Skills Coach supporting solicitor and graduate apprentices towards qualification. Please note that classes are also routinely delivered over weekends and evenings and tutors are expected to work flexibly within these parameters.
In particular the University of Law are looking for Tutors/Senior Tutors who can teach Real Estate, Corporate/Commercial, Public and Barristers/Solicitors with experience in crime and civil, so welcome applications from candidates with experience/interest in these areas.
The University of Law offers an excellent range of competitive benefits including a generous annual leave allowance, private medical scheme, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, training and qualifications, and travel loans. As part of the tutor development programme, they will also support you to study for a recognised teaching qualification within your first 18 months of employment.
Please note, CVs will not be considered and only application forms are accepted for this role.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Helen.Avis@law.ac.uk.
No agencies please.
Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check – you will be notified of this during the application process.
What do they offer?
The University of Law offers an inclusive and supportive work environment and are committed to developing the staff through a variety of means including educational sponsorship, discounted course fees and a range of in-house training. They also offer a generous annual leave allowance and private medical insurance.
Their approach
Equity and Inclusion is central to everything they do. The University of Law are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way they attract and retain staff, they also appreciate the value and benefits of a truly diverse workforce. Aligned to this is the opportunity to join one of their three peer staff networks for Disabled staff, LGBTQ+ staff and staff from an underrepresented race, ethnicity and/or cultural heritage.
The University of Law celebrates difference and recognise the benefits that this brings to the inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background. The University of Law is committed to ensuring that the workforce is reflective of their diverse student population and wider society; they are striving to increase the representation of Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds across all roles and at all levels. All appointments will be made on merit.
Apply here by 24 April 2022
