Rodrick Van Der Smissen

Rodrick Van Der Smissen holds a PhD in Metajuridica Contextual Research in Law and is affiliated with the Faculty of Law and Criminology at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His work focuses on historical legal frameworks, particularly the influence of ancient institutions on modern legal systems. Active in academic discourse, he regularly participates in workshops and seminars such as the CORE Legal Theory Seminar and Weekly Research Gatherings. His research includes co-authoring a master's thesis titled De invloed van de Romeinse Republiek op het Consulaat in Frankrijk (2021), exploring the Roman Republic's impact on France's Consulate system.

Van Der Smissen contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on legal theory, international law, and historical jurisprudence through collaborative events involving scholars like Prof. Dirk Heirbaut and José Antonio Magalhaes. While no awards or grants are explicitly documented, his engagement in academic activities underscores his role as an active researcher in legal history and theory.