Amy Sixsmith

I am a senior lecturer in law and have taught law at the University of Sunderland for over 12 years. I'm also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE) and have taught a wide range of subjects including the English  legal system, child law, family law and medical law. I am  heavily involved in coaching students as part of Sunderland Law School's wide range of extracurricular activities. I'm involved in mooting, student negotiation and client Interviewing. I have also acted as a judge for the National Client Interviewing Competition and the International Client Consultation Competition. 

My primary research interest is children's rights and I am currently undertaking a PhD which focuses on children's rights in the context of the youth justice system. I am also a series editor for Revise SQE revision guides and author of 'The Legal System and Services of England and Wales' Revise SQE book.