Tom Malyn

Profile

Biography

Associate Lecturer/PBL Tutor

Career

After graduating with a Scots law LLB from The University of Glasgow (1994), I converted to English law by completing the CPE (1995) and the Legal Practice Course (1996) at Staffordshire University. Following this, I completed the degree of LLM Commercial Law at The University of Birmingham (1997).

I then undertook a training contract in Birmingham, qualifying as a Solicitor in 1999. 

My practice experience was mainly in civil litigation and dispute resolution, with firms based in The Midlands and the Channel Islands.  I also worked briefly in Poland. I am no longer practising as a Solicitor.

During my time in Jersey (2002-2009),  I completed the Jersey Advocates & Solicitors' examination (2009) and was called to the Jersey Bar (2010).  Subsequently, in Guernsey (2011-2016), I completed the Bar Examination (2012) alongside a period of study at Caen University, France. I was called to the Guernsey Bar (2013) and practised as a Guernsey Advocate for approximately 3 years. I am no longer an Advocate in either Island.

Before joining York Law School in 2021, I taught on the Bar Practice Course at ULaw Birmingham. At York, my core focus is on facilitating learning, overseeing PBL and legal skills sessions on the LLB programme. I am also involved in assessment and feedback.

In 2023 I completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) at York. 

Teaching

Undergraduate

• Foundations in Law 1, 2 & 3 (Year 1 PBL)
• Foundations in Law 4 & 6     (Year 2 PBL) 
• Legal & Professional Skills    (Year 1)
• Advanced Legal Skills           (Year 2)
• Law Clinic module                (Year 3)