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Professor Paul J. du Plessis holds the Chair of Roman Law at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in the intersection of law and society through a historical lens. He directs the Centre for Legal History and convenes the Europa Library Committee, while also serving as Head of Subject Area: Legal History.
- Education: B.Juris, Hons B.A., LL.B, M.A., Ph.D
- Professional Affiliations: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS), Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (FSA Scot)
His research focuses on Roman law, particularly property and obligations, with secondary interests in persons, family law, and the European ius commune of the late Middle Ages. He challenges macro-narratives of European legal history through structural and doctrinal analyses.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in comparative legal systems, including contributions to the Chinese Civil Code and analyses of Roman law's influence in Scotland and Thailand. He co-edits the Oxford Studies in Roman Society and Law series and contributes to the Edinburgh Legal History Blog.
- Scientific Awards:
- Elected to the Senatus Academicus (2020)
- Elected Professor Extraordinarius at the University of the North West (2021)
He supervises PhD candidates in Roman law, ancient history, and history of ideas, and actively participates in interdisciplinary networks like Ancient Law in Context. His work spans legal archaeology, doctrinal studies, and critical historiography.
