Who am I?

Maria taught at three other UK universities before joining MMU in 2014. In addition to lecturing, she has worked in a consultancy capacity for health workers in the London Borough of Camden, providing advice and training on end of life issues and the practical application of the law governing consent to and refusal of medical treatment.

Specialism

Maria is the unit leader for Legal Systems & Professional Life at level 4. She also teaches Criminal Law at levels 4 & 6, leading the Hong Kong Criminal Law provision, and Medical Law & Ethics at level 6. Her research is focused on Legal Education.

Words of wisdom

Every belief system shares the principle that you reap what you sow. If you engage with your studies and become part of our accepting and diverse learning community, you will see the benefits in the future.

Academic and professional qualifications

LL.B (Hons) 1st Class, Barrister of Gray’s Inn (non-practising), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Other academic service (administration and management)

• Manchester Law School Assessment Lead
• Criminal Law Unit Leader on the Hong Kong GDL Programme
• Lecturer on the LLB Criminal Law and Medical Law & Ethics units

External examiner roles

Previously external examiner for the University of the Worcester and the University of Teesside.