Law Mini-Series: Law in Academia: In conversation with Dr Faye Bird; Law Lecturer at the University of Exeter, an insight into working in academia

In our Law mini-series podcast, Rachel Gaunt Employability and Careers Consultant for the Law School, talks to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors about their career experiences and advice.  

Faye graduated from Exeter with an LLB in Law and is now a Law Lecturer here at Exeter. Hear about working as a university lecturer, Faye’s career journey and how she came to study Law and work as an academic. We also discuss her experiences of academic study, including what’s involved in PhD study and the funding process. This is a must listen if you are interested in a career in academia or achieving a PhD.  

During the episode we discuss some of the challenges Faye encountered whilst studying, in relation to this you may find some of the information below useful:  

Supporting Equality and Diversity  ; Widening Participation Student Support  ; Career Zone A2i Student Widening Participation Funding  

In addition to this episode, you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Employability for Law Students,  

Building Brilliant Careers and University of Exeter Law and Legal Services Sector