Amanda Reed
- Phone: +44 7911 123456
- Email: amanda.reed@email.com
- Location: London, UK
- LinkedIn: amanda-reed-law
Summary
10+ years of experience in legal education, guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students through complex international business law principles and commercial litigation strategies. Consistently achieved 90%+ student satisfaction ratings through innovative curriculum development and engaging pedagogical approaches.
Authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles on emerging legal frameworks in global commerce, significantly contributing to the academic discourse in cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance.
Experience
Senior Lecturer in Commercial Law, Queen Mary University of London -- London, UK
Sept 2018 – present
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Designed and delivered advanced modules in International Trade Law and Corporate Governance to cohorts of 150+ students, resulting in a 15% increase in module enrollment.
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Supervised 20+ Master's and PhD dissertations, with 5 students achieving distinction and subsequently securing positions in leading international law firms.
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Chaired the Faculty's Curriculum Review Committee, implementing reforms that improved the practical relevance of legal education by 20% over two years.
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Secured £50,000 in research grants for projects focusing on the legal implications of Brexit on UK-EU trade agreements.
Lecturer in Public International Law, King's College London -- London, UK
Sept 2013 – Aug 2018
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Taught foundational courses in Public International Law and Human Rights Law to undergraduate students, achieving an average student evaluation score of 4.5/5.
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Developed and led a successful moot court program, with teams consistently placing in the top 10 at national competitions.
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Published 7 articles in reputable law journals, exploring the intersection of international law and state sovereignty.
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Mentored junior faculty members on effective teaching methodologies and research publication strategies.
Teaching Assistant, International Law, University College London -- London, UK
Sept 2010 – Aug 2013
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Assisted professors in preparing course materials and grading assignments for various international law modules.
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Conducted weekly small-group tutorials for 30+ students, enhancing their understanding of complex legal concepts.
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Provided research support for faculty publications, contributing to the successful completion of 3 major academic papers.
Education
University College London, PhD in Public International Law -- London, UK
Sept 2009 – Aug 2013
London School of Economics and Political Science, LL.M. in International Business Law -- London, UK
Sept 2008 – Aug 2009
University of Bristol, LL.B. (Hons) in Law -- Bristol, UK
Sept 2005 – July 2008
Skills
Legal Expertise: International Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Public International Law, EU Law, Corporate Governance, Human Rights Law, Contract Law, Legal Research, Regulatory Compliance
Pedagogical Skills: Curriculum Development, Lecture Delivery, Seminar Facilitation, Dissertation Supervision, Moot Court Coaching, Assessment Design, Student Mentorship, Online Learning Platforms
Research & Publication: Empirical Legal Research, Qualitative Research Methods, Peer-Review Process, Academic Writing, Grant Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Citation Management
Software & Tools: Westlaw, LexisNexis, EndNote, Microsoft Office Suite, Moodle, Blackboard