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Current projects

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Access to legal work experience and its role in the (re)production of legal professional identity

Andrew Francis and Hilary Sommerlad are exploring the role of legal work experience and its importance as a gateway to a career in the legal profession. Funded by the project development fund.

An e-publishing platform for legal education

Patricia McKellar and Steven Warburton are exploring the use of e-books and e-readers in the delivery of learning materials. Funded by the project development fund.

Assessment and feedback: good practice and the National Student Survey

Lisa Webley will examine assessment practices and perceptions and provide good practice guidance to assist law schools in developing this area. Funded by the project development fund.

Developing an Islamic law curriculum

Led by Shaheen Sardar Ali, this project is developing an Islamic law curriculum and teaching materials. Funded by the project development fund.

Erasmus students in British law schools

Christopher Bisping's project aims to identify the needs of Erasmus students in order to successfully study at British law schools. Funded by the project development fund.

Law of Islamic finance bibliography project

Nicholas Foster's project aims to create an electronic, web-based resource to share bibliographic material. Funded by the project development fund.

Law Teacher of the Year

About the Law Teacher of the Year award and how to nominate.

Legal education for sustainable development in the built environment

Mark Van Hoorebeek's project will release course materials on law and sustainability in the built environment from Foundation Degree to Masters level. Funded by the project development fund.

Legal services education and training review

A research consortium, led by UKCLE, is conducting a review of legal services education and training.

National Law Student Criminal Advocacy Competition

Stuart Weinstein's team at the University of Hertfordshire are developing a National Criminal Advocacy Competition. Funded by the project development fund.

Peer Assisted Learning in Law

Amanda Zacharopoulou and Catherine Turner are developing the concept of Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) to specifically address learning in law. Funded by the project development fund.

The Islamic Studies Network Project

The Islamic Studies Network will provide academics from a range of disciplines and institutions with opportunities to share good practice and develop resources.

Toolkit for law teachers

The toolkit will be an interactive online resource addressing specific aspects of learning and teaching in law.

Resource Tags

curriculum development employability employer engagement Islamic law
islamic law new academic staff professionalism research
staff development work experience