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UNCLC Research Assistant

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1104676


University of Nottingham


02/02/2026


2 Months


25 hours in total to be organsied with the manager around studies


Smart Casual

Pay


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Description

Role

A unique opportunity for two students to provide research assistance to academic members of staff to support their research projects.

 

Start Date: 2nd February 2026

End Date: 21st April 2026

Working Hours: 25 hours in total to be arranged with the manager around studies

Pay Rate: £17.02 per hour

Holiday Pay Rate: £2.05 per hour

Location: UoN LASS Building

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Duties and responsibilities

  • Liaise directly with an academic
  • Find cases, statutes, scholarly articles and book for a developing research project
  • Draft summaries of materials
  • Analyse materials

Skills and experience

  • Legal research skills
  • Analytical skills
  • A background/interest in some area of commercial law
  • Language skills are a plus
  • Ability to work independently

What you can expect to gain: 

It is expected that this assignment will provide an opportunity for you to develop in the following areas:

  • You will gain legal research skills
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Project management skills
  • Working to deadlines

Location
UoN LASS Building

How to apply

Please apply here!

 

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