Dr. Sarah Fraser Butlin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah teaches labour and criminal law and is currently running a research project, supported by the Employment Lawyers Association, that explores the resolution of employment disputes. Her book, 'Reimagining Employment Dispute Resolution', is set to be published in Spring 2026. Sarah has also provided evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights regarding industrial action and has participated in the Parliamentary Cross Party Working Group on Independent Complaints. She was invited to speak on Radio 4's 'Unreliable Evidence', discussing the Gender Pay Gap. Additionally, Sarah is a practising barrister at Cloisters Chambers in London and serves as a Recorder at the Crown Court and Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Research Interests

Experience

Affiliated Lecturer; College Teaching Officer

— Present

Selwyn College • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Teaching various courses in law with a focus on labour and criminal law.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.