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ASSOCIATE TUTOR IN LAW

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
  • 7d left

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  • You need knowledge of Criminal Law, undergraduate teaching experience, an LLB or equivalent, and ideally a postgraduate qualification. Familiarity with the 7 foundations of legal knowledge is beneficial.
  • You will teach various undergraduate law modules, including Legal Systems, Criminal Law, Tort Law, and the Law of the Trial, conducting in-person classes throughout the academic year.

Requirements

  • - Knowledge of Criminal Law
  • - Experience of teaching and delivery at undergraduate level
  • - Qualified to the corresponding level of the award as required to teach (or demonstrate equivalent professional/industry level experience)
  • - Relevant legal knowledge to teach on the above law modules
  • - Ability to teach on any of the 7 foundations of legal knowledge (as defined by the Bar Standards Board) would be beneficial
  • - Qualified to the corresponding level of award
  • - LLB (or similar qualification that covers the 7 foundations of legal knowledge) or equivalent professional experience
  • - Qualification at postgraduate level or above would be beneficial

Responsibilities

  • - Teach Legal Systems and Methods (30 hours) – Undergraduate module, Autumn and Spring Term, Wednesdays, 1530-1700, in-person teaching.
  • - Teach Criminal Law (30 hours) - Undergraduate Module, Spring and Summer Terms, Thursday 1530-1700 in Spring, Tuesday and Thursday 1400-1530 in Summer, in-person teaching.
  • - Teach Law of the Trial (15 hours), Spring Term, Thursday, 1800-1930, in-person teaching.
  • - Teach Tort Law (30 hours) – Undergraduate Module, Autumn and Spring term, Wednesday, 1800-1930, in-person teaching.
  • - Teach Criminal Law (30 hours) – Undergraduate Module, Spring and Summer term, Thursday 1800-1930 (Spring), Tuesday and Thursday 1800-1930 (Summer).
  • - Teach Law of the Trial (15 hours) – Undergraduate module, Spring term, Thursdays, 1530-1700, in-person teaching.

FAQs

What modules will the Associate Tutors be teaching?

The Associate Tutors will be teaching modules including Legal Systems and Methods, Criminal Law, Tort Law, and Law of the Trial.

What are the teaching hours for Position 1?

Position 1 requires teaching Legal Systems and Methods on Wednesdays from 1530-1700, Criminal Law on Thursdays from 1530-1700 in Spring and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1400-1530 in Summer, and Law of the Trial on Thursdays from 1800-1930 in the Spring Term.

What are the teaching hours for Position 2?

Position 2 requires teaching Tort Law on Wednesdays from 1800-1930, Criminal Law on Thursdays from 1800-1930 in Spring and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1800-1930 in Summer, and Law of the Trial on Thursdays from 1530-1700 in the Spring Term.

What qualifications are required for the position?

Candidates should have an LLB or similar qualification covering the 7 foundations of legal knowledge or equivalent professional experience. Qualification at the postgraduate level or above is beneficial.

Are informal enquiries welcomed?

Yes, informal enquiries are welcomed, but only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

When will interviews be held?

Interviews for the position will be held on 17 September 2024.

What is the starting hourly rate for the position?

The starting hourly rate for the position is £58.48 per hour, inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay.

How should I apply for the position?

Applications should be submitted through the online system, as only formal applications will be considered.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For more information about the role, you can contact Victoria Ridler, Head of Birkbeck Law School, at v.ridler@bbk.ac.uk.

What initiatives does the College operate to improve diversity?

The College holds an Athena SWAN award and operates Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes to improve gender and cultural diversity in its workforce.

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