Peter Minto Name

Lecturer in Law

Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies, LL.B (Hons), Cert Ed

An academic career spanning almost thirty years consisting of practical teaching experience in both Further and Higher Education and has taught across a wide range of student ages and abilities. Achieved national recognition and success with the National Association of Licensed Paralegals legal programmes – pioneering the Higher Diploma in Paralegal Studies offered by NALP in the University sector. National Advisor on HE Based Paralegal Programmes for NALP and Paralegal Programme Co-ordinator for the University of Sunderland. He is also a published academic and legal conference speaker. In addition, he brings a practitioner’s knowledge to the classroom and lecture theatre serving on the Bench as a Senior Magistrate for over twenty years as a Court Chairman presiding over both Adult and Youth Criminal Courts and also sitting as a Judge of the Crown Court.

T: +44 (0)191 515 2314
E: peter.minto@sunderland.ac.uk