Claire Hickman

Principal Lecturer

Courses taught 

  • Bar Professional Training Course(formerly BVC) – Conference, REDOC and Leader for Family Option
  • Legal Practice Course, Part Time, Civil Litigation  

Career  

Claire was called to the Bar in 1994 where she practised Crime (Defence and Prosecution) and Family Law from 1 Dr Johnsons Buildings, Chambers of Lord Thomas of Gresford, Inner Temple (Chambers now merged with Goldsmiths and Inner Temple.

During teaching career have led a variety of subjects, Civil Litigation (BVC), Criminal Litigation (LPC), Conference (BVC/BPTC), Co led Negotiation (BVC) and throughout this period also led the Family Option on the BVC/BPTC. Taught on P/T LPC Family.  Led Careers and Staff Training and Development (BVC). Supervisor, LLM on family matters. Qualified Family Mediator (ADR Group) 2011.  


Education and Professional Qualifications

  • Family Mediator (ADR Group) 2011
  • Called to the Bar 1994
  • BVC, Inns of Court School  of Law 1994
  • LLB Hons, 2:1, University of North London
  • ‘A’ and ‘ O’ Levels Mid Cornwall College of Further Education, Poltair, St. Austell, Cornwall


Professional affiliations

  • Family Bar Association
  • SLSA
  • Member  of the AHRC network on Post Separation Families and Shared Residence