Ayo Popoola

Ayo Popoola is a Lecturer in Law at Newman University, combining extensive legal practice experience with academic roles. She previously served as a Visiting Lecturer at the institution. A qualified Barrister (called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2010), Solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience, and Chartered Legal Executive, she brings expertise from top-tier Legal 500 firms, chambers, and courts. Her academic credentials include an LLB, an LLM in Healthcare Ethics and Law, and an LLM in Professional Legal Practice.

• Education: LLB, LLM (Healthcare Ethics and Law), LLM (Professional Legal Practice)

Research focuses on Medical Law (ethics and practice), Family Law, and legal practice integration into academia. She teaches modules on Medical Law & Ethics, Tort, Evidence Law, Land Law, and Public Law.

Administratively, she serves on the Outreach Committee and is a member of Lincoln’s Inn. Her teaching emphasizes practical legal training to bridge theory and real-world practice.