Regius Professorship of Civil Law

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Job summary

The Faculty of Law and All Souls College at Oxford are seeking a distinguished scholar for the Regius Professorship of Civil Law. This prestigious role involves leading legal studies with a focus on Roman Law and contributing to the evolution of modern legal systems.

Qualifications

• Scholar with a focus on Roman Law.
• Experience in high-level academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level academic leadership in Roman Law.
• Lead the development of innovative concepts and methodologies in legal scholarship.

Job description

Regius Professorship of Civil Law

Faculty of Law in association with All Souls College

The Faculty of Law and All Souls College are seeking applications for the Regius Professorship of Civil Law, with effect from 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Regius Professorship of Civil Law is the oldest professorship in Law at Oxford. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the future of legal studies, both within the University and internationally. We are looking for a scholar who will uphold and advance a tradition of outstanding legal scholarship, with a focus on Roman Law. This role is strategically significant due to the importance of Roman Law in the development of modern legal systems, the internationalization of law in the 21st century, and the connections between common law, European Union law, and civil law countries. Roman Law has historically provided a common framework for legal and political evolution across civilian and common law jurisdictions.

The appointee will be expected to provide high-level academic leadership in Oxford in Roman Law, including its principles and history, as well as in other areas of law. They will also lead the development of innovative concepts and methodologies to advance legal scholarship.