Brundage, James A.

The medieval origins of the legal profession canonists, civilians, and courts James A. Brundage. - Chicago University of Chicago Press c2008. - xvii, 607 p. ill. 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [493]-578) and indexes.

The foundation : the Roman legal profession -- Law without lawyers : the early Middle Ages -- The legal revival of the twelfth century -- Church courts, civil procedure, and the professionalization of law -- Pre-professional lawyers in twelfth-century church courts -- The formation of an educated elite : law schools and universities -- Attaining professional status -- Professional canon lawyers: advocates and proctors -- Judges and notaries -- The practice of canon law -- Rewards and hazards of the legal profession.

9780226077598 (cloth : alk. paper) 0226077594 (cloth : alk. paper)

2007036086


Law, Medieval
Law--History.--Europe

KJ 147 / .B78 2008

340.5/5