Senior Lecturer in Law

Overview

The University of Bristol Law School is seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in Law to join its academic community. Located within the Wills Memorial Building in the United Kingdom, the Law School offers an educational environment that combines tradition and innovation in both teaching and research.

Who can apply

Candidates must be qualified as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, or as a Foreign Lawyer registered with the SRA. Applicants are required to have a minimum of five years in practice, demonstrable ability in legal case management, and experience in teaching and nurturing aspiring lawyers. The School welcomes applications from individuals with relevant teaching and legal practice experience in areas such as housing law, employment law, social security law, community care, family law, inquests, contract and consumer law, or civil litigation.

What you get

The position offers a salary of 58225 to 69488 GBP per annum at grade L. The role is appointed at Profile Level 3D1 on Pathway 3 of the University of Bristol academic pathways as a permanent post. While advertised as full-time, the School is open to requests for part-time working arrangements.

Requirements

The role involves contributing to the life of the School and Faculty by teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Responsibilities also include supervising students working in the law clinic and demonstrating a commitment to high standards of clinical legal education.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-08 at 23:59 UK time. Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday 23rd November 2026. The post is available starting from 1st December or as soon as possible thereafter.