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Scott Veitch serves as the Paul K C Chung Professor in Jurisprudence at The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Law. Previously holding a professorship at the University of Glasgow, he has established himself as a leading scholar in legal theory with international recognition. His academic journey spans institutions across Australia, the United Kingdom, South Africa, New Zealand, Belgium, France and the Basque Country, reflecting his globally engaged scholarship.
- Paul K C Chung Professor in Jurisprudence, HKU
- Former Professor of Jurisprudence, University of Glasgow
- Visiting positions across multiple continents
- LLB and PhD from University of Edinburgh
Professor Veitch's research operates at the intersection of jurisprudence, social theory, and political philosophy. His work critically examines law's role in societal transitions, reconciliation processes, and memory formation, while exploring the complex relationships between legal concepts and political economy. He approaches legal theory through historical, philosophical, and sociological lenses, challenging conventional understandings of legal reasoning and obligation.
His publication trajectory reveals a consistent focus on law's relationship to social transformation, with recent works expanding into new trajectories of legal obligation while maintaining his longstanding interest in reconciliation politics. The evolution from examining moral conflict in legal reasoning to contemporary explorations of obligation demonstrates both thematic continuity and theoretical development throughout his career.
- European Award for Legal Theory for Moral Conflict and Legal Reasoning
- Multiple influential monographs in jurisprudence
- Editor of significant interdisciplinary collections
- Author of the widely adopted textbook Jurisprudence: Themes and Concepts
Professor Veitch actively supervises research students in Jurisprudence and Law and Social Theory, continuing his commitment to developing the next generation of legal scholars. His work has attracted substantial research funding supporting international collaborations and interdisciplinary projects examining law's role in societal transformation. While specific grant details aren't provided in the source materials, his extensive publication record and international collaborations indicate significant research support throughout his career.
