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Kim Harkness serves as a Lecturer within the School of Law & Social Sciences at Robert Gordon University, a position she has held since joining the institution in 2021. Her multifaceted role includes teaching Property Rights in Land to LLB undergraduates, coordinating the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and providing critical support to students engaged with the Grampian Community Law Centre.
Her academic credentials include:
- LLB (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh
- LLM in Public International Law from University College London
- Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Edinburgh
Harkness's research centers on Property Law, Public International Law, and Human Rights, with particular emphasis on practical applications in conveyancing and property transactions. Her work demonstrates how domestic property law interfaces with international human rights frameworks, informed by her professional solicitor experience. This practitioner-academic duality defines her scholarly approach.
Through the Grampian Community Law Centre, she actively mentors students in real-world legal practice, focusing on property law applications within community contexts. Her teaching philosophy integrates theoretical legal principles with hands-on transactional experience, enhancing student preparedness for legal practice.
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