An introduction to Roman law
Thu Nov 01 2007The New South Wales Bar will be holding a continuing professional development seminar entitled âAn introduction to Roman Lawâ.� The seminar will be presented by the Hon R P Meagher AO QC and chaired by the Hon Justice A R Emmett on Tuesday 20 November 2007.�
The Hon R P Meagher QC was Challis lecturer in Roman law at the University of Sydney until the mid 1980s when he was succeeded in that position by the Hon Justice A R Emmett.� This seminar is an introduction to the subject but should be of broad interest to any member of the Bar who seeks deeper insight into the parts of the common law that are derived from Roman law or who contemplates any study of civil law systems.�
The seminar will be held in the Common Room at 5.15 pm.� All are welcome.
15 November 2007