by Rachael Campbell and Eleanore Hickman, University of Bristol Law School
This post discusses pedagogical research and innovation within the Law School. It was originally published by the Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching, at: Students as Dealmakers: How a Corporate Law Simulation is Preparing Future-Ready Lawyers
The legal profession is evolving and now more than ever students feel the need to be practice ready by the time they graduate. At the University of Bristol, the Corporate Law Simulation (CLS) unit is answering that call. CLS is a final year optional module on the Bristol undergraduate law degree. It was co-designed with leading international law firm Osborne Clarke and places students at the heart of a simulated corporate acquisition. It’s not just about legal knowledge—it’s about skills, self-awareness, and understanding the role of the modern lawyer. We asked the 2024/25 cohort about their experience on CLS and share these with you below. (more…)