Ben Smith

Subject Specialist External Examiner - Advocacy at The Bar Standards Board

Ben Smith is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Hull, specializing in Criminal Law, Criminal Evidence, Real World Law, and Law Clinic, while also serving as Module Leader for Criminal Evidence and overseeing Law School competitions. With extensive experience as a Subject Specialist External Examiner for Advocacy at The Bar Standards Board, Ben Smith implements the BSB's Curriculum and Assessment Strategy and evaluates submission advocacy and examination techniques. Current roles also include serving on the FA Regional Discipline Panel in the North East and maintaining a strong background in legal education through prior positions at BPP Law School, including Senior Lecturer and National Module Leader. Before academia, Ben Smith practiced as a Barrister at Broadway House Chambers, focusing on Crime and Human Rights claims, and gained experience as a paralegal at DAC Beachcroft LLP and in various immigration services. Educational qualifications encompass a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Hull, a Bar Vocational Course from BPP Law School, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching from BPP University.

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Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

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