Caitriona Hegarty

Caitriona Hegarty is a Principal Lecturer at The City Law School, City St George's, University of London. She currently serves as the acting Course Director for the part-time Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and plays a central role in teaching and administration within the program. She also contributes to the LL.M in Criminal Litigation and supervises postgraduate dissertations across multiple programs.

Her research and academic interests focus on legal education and criminal litigation. Key areas include legal research methods, evidence law, and the treatment of children and vulnerable witnesses in legal proceedings. She has designed specialized training for legal professionals and tax consultants, reflecting her commitment to practical legal education.

Caitriona has developed innovative modules such as Psychology and Evidence and Children and Vulnerable Witnesses for the LL.M program, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach. While no publications are listed, her work shows a strong emphasis on pedagogy and curriculum development in legal training.

She has extensive experience delivering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to barristers and solicitors in London. Her administrative leadership as acting Course Director highlights her significant role in shaping legal education at the institution.

She is affiliated with The City Law School at City St George's, University of London, where she contributes to teaching, supervision, and program development in a full-time capacity.