Principal Lecturer in Law (LLM BAR Criminal Law Lead)
Lead the LLM BAR Criminal Law programme at Hertfordshire Law School with teaching, curriculum development, and student employability initiatives.
Best for:Best for experienced legal professionals with a master’s degree in law, professional qualifications (e.g., barrister, solicitor, or CILEx lawyer), and a passion for teaching and mentoring future legal practitioners.
Overview
This faculty position at the University of Hertfordshire focuses on leading the LLM BAR Criminal Law programme within Hertfordshire Law School. The successful candidate will design and deliver engaging, research-informed teaching materials, develop professional opportunities for students, and provide academic leadership. The role emphasizes curriculum development, student support, and building industry relationships to enhance employability. Applicants must have professional legal practice experience in England and Wales, a strong background in postgraduate law teaching, and expertise in criminal law and Bar Standards Board requirements.
What you'll do
- Teach, assess, and lead modules primarily on the LLM BAR programme, focusing on criminal law and related Bar Practice Course electives.
- Design, set, and mark formative and summative assessments in compliance with Bar Standards Board requirements.
- Develop engaging, research-informed teaching materials and contribute to curriculum review and improvement.
- Provide academic leadership through module leadership and supervision of colleagues, ensuring high academic standards.
- Collaborate with the Employability Lead to create professional opportunities for students, including partnerships with chambers, the judiciary, and legal employers.
- Monitor student engagement, academic progress, and pastoral guidance, referring students to specialist services as needed.
- Support students in pro bono and experiential learning activities, such as the Hertfordshire Law Clinic.
- Use technology effectively in teaching and maintain strong communication and organizational skills.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in law or a related subject (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) and a master’s qualification in law (or equivalent Level 7 qualification) or an equivalent legal professional qualification such as the BPTC.
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and academic communication
Instruction: English
- Professional legal practice experience in England and Wales
- Significant experience teaching law at the postgraduate level, particularly on an LLM BAR course or equivalent programme
- Experience designing curricula at the module or programme level
- Familiarity with drafting, conferencing, opinion writing, or legal research teaching
- Sound knowledge of the route to qualification as a barrister in England and Wales
- Experience helping students meet Bar Standards Board assessment standards
- Ability to deliver Bar Practice Course elective modules
- Professionally qualified as a barrister who has completed pupillage, a solicitor of England and Wales, or a CILEx lawyer
- Visa sponsorship not possible unless applicant holds a good honours first degree plus a PhD/Doctorate
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-02
Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, and a personal statement detailing how their skills and experience match the Person Specification. Internal applicants should apply via the employee self-service portal. The application process involves an interview after the deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Personal statement matching the Person Specification
Contact
Dr Thomas Dunk· Head of Department of Law and Professional Legal Education
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