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Nottingham Law School's LPC director bids farewell

23 February 2010 | By Corinne McPartland

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Nottingham Law School (NLS) is facing yet another senior staff departure as the longstanding director of its Legal Practice Course (LPC) Bob White has confirmed that he will be retiring later this year.

Following the exit of the school’s dean Keith Gaines last month White will hang up his teaching books for the last time in May after more than 30 years with the institution.

White has led the LPC since its inception in 1993 and taught a broad range of subjects from property law to business law.

Under White’s leadership NLS has made significant changes to the school’s offering for students including most notably the decision to be one of the first providers to announce its decision to split the LPC in two.

Described by one former student as “one of the most distinguished teachers he has ever been taught by”, White also teaches the new London LPC, delivered in conjunction with Kaplan Law School.

Peter Jones, senior pro vice chancellor and head of the Business Law and Social Sciences (BLSS) school, is now heading up the search for a new dean of NLS, a process which is now well underway following the departure of Gaines.

Jones is in overall charge of the law school during this period and is supported by a senior executive team comprising of Sylvia Hargreaves, associate dean; Denise Crawford, MBA, head of strategic business development and three other academic team leaders – Jane Ching, Pamela Henderson and Jenny Holloway.

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  • Chrissie Lightfoot | 25-Feb-2010 1:09 pm

    I'd like to add that Bob White was also one of the most entertaining and naturally talented teachers that I have ever had the privilege of being taught by. He always brought sunshine to a rainy day! Those of you whom undertook the LPC part-time at NLS will no doubt understand what I mean when juggling full time work, family and LPC weekends and workloads.

    A "BIG THANK YOU" Bob. My only regret to the news in relation to your retirement is that future students will not have the privilege of being taught by a scholar of your calibre.

    I wish you continual joy throughout your retirement.

    Truly, thank you ...

    Chrissie Lightfoot "TheEntrepreneurLawyer"
    (LPC part-time student NLS 2006)

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  • Anonymous | 26-Feb-2010 11:36 pm

    Any chap that made accounts lectures moderately interesting deserves respect

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  • Anonymous | 27-Feb-2010 2:41 pm

    I'm currently on the LPC and have had the pleasure of Bob White's teaching. He's a hilarious and really kind man, definitely makes lectures more enjoyable! I wish him the best in his retirement and hope those vegetables win prizes :o)

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  • Anonymous | 28-Feb-2010 1:16 am

    Bob White is a a true legend. What more is there to say!?

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  • Angela Smith | 3-Mar-2010 2:35 pm

    I was taught by Bob back in the days of the "Finals" course- no-one but Bob could have got me through the dreaded Accounts exam;we all loved him even when his lecture was was last thing on Friday afternoon. Bob - have a great retirement - did you ever get to meet Felicity Kendal...?

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  • Rob Woodhead | 31-May-2012 11:27 am

    Outstanding lecturer. Able to keep the attention of even the most easily distracted students!

    Best wishes in retirement.

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