Miss Nicola Smith

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  • Qualifications:Solicitor (non-practising) MBA FHEA
  • Position:Associate Director - Law (LLM & Undergraduate Programmes)
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About me

I am a non-practising Solicitor, MBA, and Academic with a senior leadership role that bridges student experience, wellbeing, and academic performance. As Associate Director for Student Experience and a member of the Law Executive, I am committed to cultivating inclusive, high-performing learning environments that support the holistic development of law students.

I have led several curriculum innovations within the Law School, including the design of its first Apprenticeship Programme, the development of a new capstone module focused on skills, experential learning and employability, which included the introduction and integration of Legal Design Thinking into the Law curriculum. 

I have also spearheaded NSS campaigns that have significantly enhanced student engagement, progression, and satisfaction, ensuring our law programmes remain responsive, future-focused, and impactful within UWE.

A passionate advocate for academic wellbeing within the student community, I collaborate across academic and professional services to embed it as a core pillar of the student journey. 

Area of expertise

Contract Law, Land Law, Legal Reasoning Skills, Workplace & Soft Skills development, Reflective Practice,  Legal Design Thinking, Legal Project Management, 

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