Robert McPeake

Robert McPeake is a Principal Lecturer at The City Law School, City, University of London, where he has been a central figure in legal education since joining in 1983. He teaches on the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), LLM in Criminal Litigation, and LLB programs, contributing significantly to advocacy and evidence training.

His educational background includes an LLM from University College London (1985–1987), where he studied under renowned legal scholars, a BA in Business Law from CNAA (1974–1977), and an MSc in Forensic Psychology and Criminology from the Open University (2009–2013).

Robert's research interests focus on the intersection of narrative and law, particularly legal storytelling and its application in advocacy. He is deeply engaged in advocacy theory, evidence, and professional ethics, with a strong emphasis on practical training and pedagogy in legal education. His work bridges academic theory and professional legal practice, especially in criminal and civil litigation contexts.

He has contributed to the international Applied Legal Storytelling conference series, presenting papers and serving on the organizing committee. Though no recent journal articles are listed, his influence is evident through his editorial roles and long-standing contributions to legal training materials.

• Visiting Professor, Institute of Law, Jersey, Channel Islands
• Contributor to course development for Guernsey Advocates' Course
• Editor and contributor, Oxford University Press 'Bar Manuals' series (Advocacy, Professional Ethics, Criminal Litigation & Sentencing)
• Former contributor, Annual Review of Evidence, All England Law Reports (LexisNexis)

Robert has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards or fellowships. His professional service includes extensive work in curriculum development, legal publishing, and international legal education outreach. He has no listed PhD or master’s students, but his role as a principal lecturer and trainer suggests significant mentorship within professional legal education.

He is associated with no formal research lab or team, but plays a key role in the organizing committee for the international Applied Legal Storytelling conference, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on narrative in law.