Jonny Hall

Jonny Hall is a Professor and Faculty Associate at Northumbria University, serving as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching). He is affiliated with the Business and Law School, specifically within the Department of Law, where he contributes significantly to legal education and curriculum development.

He earned a BA (Hons) in History from the University of Cambridge in 1990 and completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) in 1994. He qualified as a solicitor in 1997 through the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), having trained and practiced at David Gray & Co. Solicitors, a leading legal aid firm in Newcastle upon Tyne, specializing in personal injury and police misconduct cases.

Jonny Hall’s research focuses on clinical legal education, experiential learning, and the integration of practical skills into the law curriculum. His work emphasizes reflective practice, constructivist learning, and the role of law clinics in promoting access to justice. He advocates for immersive, inquiry-based learning environments and has contributed extensively to pedagogical reform in legal education.

His recent publications highlight trends in integrating clinical methods into mainstream legal education, reflective supervision, and curriculum design. The articles span from 2009 to 2024, showing a sustained focus on legal pedagogy, student learning outcomes, and the evolving role of law schools in public service.

He supervises postgraduate research students, including Elaine Walsh (on legal skills modules) and Karen Costello (on legal research and writing pedagogy). His leadership in learning and teaching underscores his commitment to educational excellence.

Jonny Hall is actively involved in research and academic leadership. He has no listed scientific awards, but his contributions to legal education are evident through publications, supervision, and curriculum development. He is a key figure in advancing experiential learning within the law school and broader university context.