Sarah Grabham

Sarah Grabham is Deputy Head of the College of Business and Law at the University of the West of England (UWE), where she plays a key leadership role in academic governance and legal education. She is a qualified Solicitor and an established academic with extensive experience in employment law and professional legal training.

Education:

• LLB
• PG Diploma in Legal Education
• PG Certificate in Higher Education

Sarah specializes in Employment Law and Practice, Clinical Legal Education, and Professional Legal Education. Her work integrates practical legal training with academic rigor, emphasizing skill development for future legal professionals. She has contributed significantly to curriculum design and pedagogical innovation in legal education.

Sarah is recognized as a Principal Fellow of Advance HE, a prestigious award acknowledging her excellence in teaching and academic leadership. She actively mentors colleagues applying for Advance HE Fellowships and serves on multiple university committees related to legal, financial, and professional training standards.

She previously served as Head of the School of Law, Accounting and Finance at the University of South Wales and as Dean and Head of Bristol Law School at UWE from 2018 to 2023. With 12 years of experience in private legal practice focusing on litigation and employment law, she brings real-world legal insight into her academic role.

Sarah is deeply engaged in advancing legal education through leadership, mentorship, and institutional service, positioning herself as a key figure in shaping professional legal training at UWE and beyond.