About us

Here to support you

• Roseanne Russell
  Roseanne is a Lecturer in Law and the School's Director of Employability. Before moving to academia, she worked as a solicitor in regional and City firms and also spent a period working in-house. Working closely with the University's careers service, employers, and other colleagues in the School, Roseanne leads on ensuring that the School's learning and extra-curricular activities enhance graduate employability and help students achieve their individual career aspirations.
• Cian Murphy
  Dr Cian Murphy joined Bristol Law School in 2016 as a senior lecturer in Public International Law. He oversees mooting at the School, with selection of inter varsity teams and supervision of their training a key part of this role. Dr Murphy is keen to hear from students with novel ideas to develop mooting and advocacy and build practical skills for all of our students.
• Oliver Quick
  Oliver is a Reader in Law, specialising in areas such as Medical Law, Criminal Law and Public Health Law investigating Patient Safety. As well as teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate units, Oliver also responsible for coordinating the Distinguished Alumni lecture series.
• Jo Cooksley
  Jo is the School's Employability Adviser, providing bespoke and tailored advice for Law students on all aspects of their career. Jo also delivers targeted events and workshops alongside support from the central Careers Service.
• Student societies
  Please visit our student societies page to find out more about the work of the Law Club, Bar Society and Pro Bono Society, which provide opportunities for work experience, mooting and debating, visits to chambers and courts, networking events, law and non-law careers advice and more.