Ross Fletcher

Ross Fletcher is a Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University’s Northumbria Law School, specializing in Tort Law at undergraduate level, Company Law at masters level, and teaching components of the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). He oversees the Law School’s mooting programs and contributes to legal education innovation. His research spans legal pedagogy, historical legal cases, and contemporary legal issues such as femicide legislation and healthcare strikes.

Education & Qualifications:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) – 2015
• Professional Certificate in Advanced Practice (PCAP) – 2022
• Law and Education qualifications (dates: 2002–2005)

Research Interests: Ross’s work focuses on legal education methodologies (e.g., mooting simulations), historical case analysis (e.g., Carlil v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co), and modern legal challenges such as liability in commerce, healthcare strikes, and femicide prevention legislation. He explores intersections between technology (AI) and legal training.

Recent Research Trends: His publications since 2020 emphasize legal education innovation, labor law disputes in healthcare, and the application of historical case principles to modern legal frameworks. Earlier work (2012–2017) addressed procedural law and fraudulent claims.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) – Recognizing excellence in teaching and academic leadership.

Teaching & Advising: Ross teaches across multiple levels and leads mooting initiatives, but no formal advisees/students are listed in available records. His professional development qualifications (PCAP) reflect a commitment to advanced educational practices.