Fred Mackintosh of Terra Firma Chambers has been appointed a Teaching Fellow in Legal Studies and Skills at the University of Edinburgh.  He joins the team that delivers the Diploma in Legal Practice and Professional Competence Course at the University of Edinburgh.  Fred will undertake the post of Teaching Fellow on a part time basis whilst continuing to grow and develop his practice with Terra Firma Chambers.

Alan Barr, Director of the Legal Practice Unit at the University of Edinburgh said, "I am delighted to welcome Fred Mackintosh as our newest Teaching Fellow.  Fred's widespread experience of advocacy across the Scottish Court system make him an extremely valuable addition to our team.  Post graduate legal training in Scotland is moving through a period of significant change and the appointment of Teaching Fellows will allow the University of Edinburgh to continue to deliver excellent training to future Scottish solicitors and advocates”.

The Diploma in Legal Practice is a postgraduate vocational qualification which is required by the Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates for all intending solicitors and advocates. For further information about the Diploma in Legal Practice and The University of Edinburgh School of Law, please follow the links.