Sonja Dale

Biography

Biography

Sonja joined Keele University in March 2020 to supervise the Commercial Legal Advice Clinic. Having studied Classics at undergraduate level, Sonja completed the CPE and LPC and qualified as a Solicitor specialising in litigation in 2003. Working in very different environments, from a niche practice to an international firm, she acted for clients and businesses of all sizes. Since 2010 Sonja has been teaching law and legal practice to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Outside of the law, Sonja enjoys travel (especially by train) and open water swimming.

Teaching

Teaching

Sonja is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Sonja enjoys teaching Civil Litigation, Professional Legal Skills and Intellectual Property.

Further information

Further information

Solicitor (Qualified 2003)

Reported cases

Sonja has been involved in the following reported cases:

• Goode v Owen and another [2001] EWCA Civ 2101
• Jewson Ltd v Kelly [2002] EWHC 2515 (QB), [2003] EWCA Civ 1030
• Begum v Klarit [2005] EWCA Civ 234

Publications

Publications

• Dale S. 2006. A Problem Shared… Insurance Times, 11/05/06 >>link
• Dale S. 2006. Court ruling opens duty of care pitfalls for employers. Insurance Times, 10/08/06
• Dale S. 2006. Funds of Last Resort. Insurance Times, 21/09/06
• C Edwards and S Dale, 'Alternative assessment: introducing a reflective e-portfolio in a traditional Law school. The challenges, how we overcame them, and the key things we learnt.' (2021) Assessment and Feedback in Law: Case Studies from the Sector, accessed 7 December 2021 >>link

Media

Media