The Professorship of Law is a permanently-established
professorship in
law at the
University of Cambridge, founded in 1973. It is not linked to any particular field of law, and its most recent holder was the English
legal comparativist,
John Bell. Bell now holds the title Emeritus Professor of Law (1973).
Its holders are chosen based on an outstanding teaching and research record of international stature in their field of scholarship, their commitment to building a leading research presence, the ability to further the academic planning and strategic development of law at the university, the ability to work with other teachers and students, and their enthusiasm towards training the next generation of researchers.
The university has also established a number of other Professorships of Law for single tenures (i.e. as personal chairs), for specific individuals.
Professors of Law (1973)
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Kurt Lipstein
Kurt Lipstein QC (19 March 1909 – 2 December 2006) was a German-born legal scholar. Of Jewish descent, Lipstein emigrated after the Machtergreifung. Lipstein was a renowned specialist in Roman law and conflict of laws within private internationa ...
(1973–1976)
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S. F. C. Milsom
Stroud Francis Charles Milsom (2 May 1923 – 24 February 2016) was an English legal historian, best known for his challenge to aspects of the works of F. W. Maitland. He was Professor of Law at the University of Cambridge from 1976 to 199 ...
(1976–1990)
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Bill Cornish (1990–1995)
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Bob Hepple
Sir Bob Alexander Hepple (11 August 1934 – 21 August 2015) was a South African-born legal academic and leader in the fields of labour law, equality and human rights.
Early life and education
He was the son of Alexander Hepple (1904–1983), w ...
(1995–2001)
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John Bell (2001–2019)
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Campbell McLachlan (elected with effect from July 2024)
Professors of Law (single-tenure establishments)
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Sir David Williams (1996)
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John R. Spencer (1995–2013)
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Kevin Gray (1993–2015)
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Simon Deakin (2006–)
See also
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Rouse Ball Professor of English Law
The Rouse Ball Professorship of English Law is a senior professorship in English law at the University of Cambridge, established in 1927 by a bequest from the mathematician W. W. Rouse Ball. In establishing the office, Rouse Ball expresse ...
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Regius Professor of Civil Law (Cambridge)
The Regius Professorship of Civil Law is one of the oldest and most prestigious of the professorships at the University of Cambridge.
The chair was founded by Henry VIII in 1540 with a stipend of £40 per year, and the holder is still chosen by ...
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Whewell Professor of International Law
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Sir David Williams Professor of Public Law
References
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1973 establishments in England