Solicitor at the SOLACE Project / Lecturer in Criminal Justice (LTS)

University of Glasgow - School of Law

The School of Law is seeking two enthusiastic and collaborative practising solicitors to contribute to the set-up and delivery of a new Independent Legal Advice Pilot for survivors of sexual violence in Scotland (‘the SOLACE Project’). The 3-year pilot is an independent initiative led by the Emma Ritch Law Clinic within the Glasgow Open Justice Centre (GO Justice) in the School of Law. It will increase access to justice for complainers in sexual offences cases by providing independent legal advice to complainers in High Court Sexual Offences cases in Scotland. The post-holders will also provide innovative teaching and training to students, enabling the next generation of Scottish lawyers to gain critical legal skills and improved awareness of trauma-informed legal practice.

This pilot project underpins the University’s commitment to being a civic and inclusive community which champions education as an engine for social progress. In this role, you will play a vital leadership role in ensuring the highest standards of service provision to complainers in sexual violence cases in an innovative and exciting project, and an excellent learning experience for students in the School of Law.

The School of Law is ranked 44th amongst law schools globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. It is a centre for innovative world leading research and excellence in education. We are proud to be an international law school with a rich heritage. Law was one of the four original faculties established by the University upon its founding in 1451. The subject has been taught continuously since 1714. Today, we teach students from over 30 countries with a staff from across the world.

We welcome applications for this post from applicants with detailed knowledge of law and procedure relating to sexual offences and general knowledge of the criminal justice system in Scotland, and an understanding of, and commitment to, a trauma informed approach to legal service delivery.

The pilot is overseen by Mr Eamon Keane (eamon.keane@glasgow.ac.uk) and Professor Jacqueline Kinghan (jacqueline.kinghan@glasgow.ac.uk), Co-Directors of the Emma Ritch Law Clinic. For informal queries, please contact Mr Eamon Keane.

There are 2 posts available, 1 full time (35 hours per week) and 1 part time (17.5 hours per week) - both have funding until 31st March 2029.

Occasional travel within Scotland will be required.

Visit our website for further information on the University of Glasgow’s School of Law at www.gla.ac.uk/schools/law

Informal enquiries can be directed to Eamon Keane at Eamon.Keane@glasgow.ac.uk