Support Services
Postgraduate Support Services
Together with colleagues across the University, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing, academic success and professional development. We have a range of support available for you to use both within our department and the wider University.
Your Personal Tutor
Each student is assigned a personal tutor from the Law School who will provide academic advice and assist you with your orientation into University life. New students can find out who has been assigned as their personal tutor on Tabula. Your tutor will be your primary point of contact with whom to discuss your academic progress. You can also talk to your tutor about any other matter of concern to you. Please do not hesitate to contact them if you are experiencing any difficulties. Your personal tutor will be able to help you get in touch with other services across the University should you need them. These may include the Students’ Union, Counselling Services, the Medical Centre, Nightline, the Careers Advisory Service, and the Chaplaincy. Find out more about Wellbeing Support Services.
Please make arrangements to meet with your personal tutor in the first couple of weeks of term. It is especially important that you see your personal tutor at the beginning of the year so that they can get to know you.
One of the most common roles of a personal tutor is to provide a reference for their tutees. Whilst you are free to ask any member of staff to provide you with a reference, your personal tutor will always provide one if asked. It helps personal tutors if you keep them informed of your progress and aspirations and if you do want them to be a referee, it will be appreciated if you provide them with a copy of your CV.
Our experience is that the personal tutor system works well. If, however, you do not find your relationship with your tutor to be a helpful one, then please discuss the situation with our law student support teamLink opens in a new window.
Wellbeing Support
Dr Helen TonerLink opens in a new window - Senior Tutor (PGT)
The Senior Tutor (PGT) can assist with all problems that impact on academic work, especially surrounding issues of essay submission deadlines and examinations, as well as any temporary absences from the university. Students can consult them directly or via their own personal tutor. The Senior Tutor works closely with our Student Services team including the Student Welfare Officer and other student support services where appropriate, and can discuss referrals onto further specialist support services for specific advice on health, accommodation, financial, careers, skills, counselling or mental health issues.
Dr Daniel LoweLink opens in a new window - Academic Lead for Student Disability
The Academic Lead for Student Disability is the central departmental contact point for students with disabilities requiring academic support with their studies. By liaising with Disability Services and academic colleagues, this role is responsible for ensuring Reasonable Adjustments are correctly implemented throughout the duration of all Law degrees. Students with need for a change in their Reasonable Adjustments - or who believe they require such Adjustments be implemented - should reach out to the Academic Lead for Student Disability.
Student Welfare Officers
The Student Welfare Officer is here to support you with any personal or wellbeing issues that might affect your studies. We encourage you to speak with your Personal Tutor first, but you’re always welcome to contact the Student Welfare Officer directly if that feels more comfortable or if you’d like some extra support.
Working closely with Personal Tutors, wider School support staff, and specialist University teams, the Student Welfare Officer can help you explore your options and, when needed, guide you towards services offering advice on health, accommodation, finances, careers, study skills, counselling, or mental health.
Warwick Law School Key Contacts
In addition to your personal tutor, there are many members of staff available within the department to assist you with any queries you might have. For most general enquiries, you should visit the Law School Student Services Team office, which is located in room S0.07C, Social Sciences. Alternatively you could email or call our team on +44 (0)24 7652 3075. In addition to the support offered by the Law School, you may also contact your Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) representatives to voice your concerns on your behalf.
Law School Student Services Team:
Kelly Taylor - Head of Administration (Student Services)
Sukhjit Takhar - Deputy Student Services Manager
Emma Hooper - Senior Programmes Coordinator
Jessica Judson - Senior Programmes Coordinator
Filipa Lourenco - Senior Programmes Coordinator
Lesley Morris - Senior Programmes Coordinator
Rachael Bidgood - Programmes Coordinator
Debbie Savage - Programmes Coordinator
Melanie Twigger - Widening Participation Officer
Marianne Davies - Student Welfare Officer
Other Assistance in the Law School:
Professor Dalvinder SinghLink opens in a new window - Director of Postgraduate Studies
Dr Helen TonerLink opens in a new window - Senior Tutor (PGT)
Dr Carolina Alonso BejaranoLink opens in a new window - Director of Student Experience (T1 & T3)
Dr Rebecca MunroLink opens in a new window - Director of Student Experience (T2)
Dr Paula Hollstein BarriaLink opens in a new window - Deputy Director of EDI (Student Facing)
Dr Serena NatileLink opens in a new window - Course Director LLM ALS & LLM IDLHR (T1 & T3)
Dr Simon BehrmanLink opens in a new window - Course Director LLM ALS & LLM IDLHR (T2)
Dr David GindisLink opens in a new window - Course Director LLM ICGFR, LLM ICL & LLM IEL (T1)
Dr Kathryn McMahonLink opens in a new window - Course Director LLM ICGFR, LLM ICL & LLM IEL (T2 & T3)
Samantha BrownLink opens in a new window - Senior Careers Consultant
Jackie HanesLink opens in a new window - Academic Support Librarian
Abigail RemmerLink opens in a new window - Academic Technologist
Across the University
The Library: Open 24/7 the Library offers a range of study spaces as well as subject specific resources.
Postgraduate Skills: The Skills team helps to ensure all Warwick students are ready for life after graduation - and equipped with the skills they need for a successful future.
Student Staff Liaison Committee: The SSLC offers essential channels of communication between students and staff.
Student Funding Support: Financial advice including for those in financial difficulties is available from Financial Advisors in the Academic Office.
Student Disability Services: If you have a disability or learning support need, it is important to contact disability services before starting your studies, even if you have already declared this on your UCAS application. Additional support can take time to arrange so contact them ASAP to ensure you get the support you are entitled to.
Accommodation Support: The Residential Community Team provide support to students who are living on campus in University accommodation. The RCT work and live alongside students within the halls of residence and are a key part of welfare and support at Warwick.
Student Union Welfare Support Services: The Students’ Union Advice and Welfare Service offer advice on a range of problems, including immigration and visa issues.
Wellbeing and Student Support Services: A range of support to help you develop the personal resources and skills you need to navigate the challenges and opportunities of student life.