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Leslie Dodd is an Associate Professor of Scots Private Law at Edinburgh Napier University's Business School, where he returned in May 2024 after teaching stints at the University of Glasgow (2017-19), Edinburgh Napier University (2019-22), and the University of Stirling (2022-24). His academic credentials include MA (Hons.), LLB, PGCert, PhD, FRHistS, and FHEA.
Dr. Dodd's research centers on the legal and intellectual history of Scottish and European Private Law, with a special focus on the 16th century Scottish legal writer Thomas Craig (c.1538-1608). His work explores the relationship between feudal-legal thought in early modern Scotland and Continental legal humanism, particularly examining the influence of French legal humanists Bodin and Hotman on early modern Scots legal literature. He is also engaged in significant research on Scots law of intestacy, witch hunts in Scotland, and modern applications of property law to digital assets and cryptocurrency.
His publication record includes a major project on Thomas Craig's Jus feudale, with the first volume published in 2017 by the Stair Society and the second volume scheduled for summer 2025. His recent articles span diverse topics from early modern Scottish witch hunts to contemporary issues in contract law and digital assets. His work demonstrates a consistent thread connecting historical legal scholarship with modern legal challenges.
- Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (elected November 2023)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Dr. Dodd serves as an external examiner in law at Glasgow Caledonian University and acts as a proposal reviewer for the Polish National Science Centre. He is an active member of the legal academic community, serving as a council member of the Stair Society and as secretary and treasurer of the Scottish Legal History Group. His research is supported by grants including funding from the Royal College of Nursing Foundation for his work on Scotland's Witches Voices.
