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Tamsin Nelson is a Senior Lecturer at Northumbria Law School since 2003. She holds an LLB (Hons) from Lancaster University (1995), completed the Legal Practice Course (1999), and became a solicitor in 2001 after a training contract. She currently leads undergraduate programmes in Law with Business and Law with International Business, and teaches civil litigation, professional conduct, and inquests modules. Her research focuses on experiential learning, particularly using standardized clients to assess legal interviewing skills, and explores the role of policy clinics in law reform and social justice.
Education Background:
- LLB (Hons), Lancaster University, 1995
- Legal Practice Course, College of Law, 1999
- DLaw (ongoing), Northumbria University, exploring problem-based learning methodologies
Research Themes: Her work emphasizes clinical legal education, legal pedagogy, and the integration of student-led initiatives into legal practice. She co-founded Northumbria’s Student Law Office, which engages students in real-world law reform projects. Recent publications highlight the transformative potential of standardized client simulations and policy clinics.
Teaching and Leadership: Module tutor for Legal Practice Course modules, including civil litigation and professional conduct. Programme Leader for Law with Business undergraduate programs, blending legal expertise with business acumen. Active in curriculum development for experiential learning frameworks.
Labs/Teams: Central role in Northumbria Law School’s Student Law Office, fostering student engagement in community legal projects and policy advocacy.
