In this lecture, Professor Jill Dickinson will draw on experiences of working within law and academia to explore professional identity and career transitions.
Professor Jill Dickinson will draw on her dual experiences of working within law firms and academia to explore interpretations of professional identity, and how it can impact individuals who may be navigating transitions in their career journeys. Through the session, Jill will draw on examples from her interdisciplinary research around professional development and place-making, and the intersections between them, to examine the importance of professional identity within the context of career development. In addition, Jill will highlight some of the creative methods that she has used for the research and related practice initiatives. As Professor of Law and Professional Development, Jill will also weave in stories from her own career journey and share how those experiences continue to drive and influence her current research and practice.
This lecture is part of Leeds Beckett University's inaugural professional lecture series.
Professor Jill Dickinson
Professor Jill Dickinson is: a Principal Fellow (Advance HE); Solicitor (non-practising); Recognised Practitioner in Advising with UK Advising and Tutoring; Recognised Research Supervisor with the UK Council for Graduate Education; and a Level 7 qualified Executive Coach. Jill’s research explores professional development and place-making, and the intersections between them, and has achieved an Emerald Literati Award. She particularly enjoys bringing teams of students, colleagues, and external partners together to develop collaborations around research and knowledge exchange, teaching and learning, and employability.
