Studying Law

Introducing your course leader

I am Natasha Thomas and I am the course leader on the undergraduate Law LLB (Hons).

I am dedicated to supporting the local community, providing access to justice and the protection of civil rights. As part of the Legal Advice Service at University of Staffordshire I support a wide range of clients and offers specific clinics to advise victims of domestic abuse.

I have over 10 years experience of private legal practice gained in firms in the Northwest and Staffordshire. I specialise in general civil litigation with experience of a wide range of matters including construction disputes, probate, employment, family and property matters.

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Legal Advice Service

Gain real-world experience

The Legal Advice Service at University of Staffordshire provides opportunities for our students to gain real-world experience advising clients.

This opportunity provides the chance to make a difference by advising members of the local community, whilst gaining experience you can add to your CV to help boost your employability.

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Teaching staff

Natasha Thomas

Senior Lecturer

Natasha is a Solicitor & Senior Lecturer and the Course Lead for the LLB (HONS) Law degree. She is the clinic manager for the Legal Advice Service which provides free legal advice to the public in conjunction with our law students.

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Donna Graham

Lecturer

I teach on both the undergraduate and postgraduate portfolios from Levels 3 to 7. I teach a wide range of subjects, including Tort Law, Legal Skills, Business Law, Employment Law, and Critical Thinking.

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Anna Garland

Course Director

Anna was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1994 and practised as a Barrister specialising in Family and Criminal Law. She is now Course Leader for LLB (Hons) Law and Course Director for our Law courses.

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Giles Gater

Senior Lecturer

Giles is a solicitor, senior lecturer, and course leader for the two-year accelerated law degree programme. Giles is a University of Staffordshire alumni, specialising in property law, tax law, cyber law, and artificial intelligence law.

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Dr Rachael Stretch

Lecturer

I am a Lecturer in Law, specialising in Family Law, Law and Disability and SEND, Equity and Trusts, Quantitative Methodology, Comparative Methodology and Professionals and Mandatory Reporting.

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Dr Samantha Spence

Course Director Associate Professor

Dr Samantha Spence, Associate Professor and Course Director for PG Law, specialises in international human rights, gender justice, superstition-related harms, and marginalised communities, with global research and UN policy impact.

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Dr Md Jobair Alam

Lecturer

I lead the LLM in International Law. I teach and conduct research in international law, refugee law, human rights, and minority studies. My research addresses the challenges vulnerable groups and refugees face in securing their rights.

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Aidan Flynn

Senior Lecturer

Aidan worked in three Law firms, before becoming a lecturer at Staffordshire University in 2016. He is Course Leader for the LLB (Hons) Law (Accelerated) and has expertise in Constitutional, EU and Human Rights Law.

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Your next steps

  1. Accept your offer

    An exciting new chapter awaits you here at University of Staffordshire - we can't wait to meet you. Before you can progress with finance or accommodation choices, you'll need to confirm your offer via UCAS.

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  2. Apply for student finance

    It's best to arrange your student finance before starting University. You can learn more about student finance and make an application at www.gov.uk/student-finance. Our support team is here to help, get in touch if you have any questions about student finance.

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  3. Find accommodation

    Finding a home from home is an important part of the student experience. If you're looking to live close to campus, there's a range of accommodation near to our East London campus surrounded by bars and eateries, along with all the activities the capital has to offer.

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