John Gardner (law)
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John Gardner is Professor of Jurisprudence
, University of Oxford
and Fellow of University College, Oxford
. He received his B.A., B.C.L., M.A., and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, where he has also been associated with New College
(as a student, 1983-7), All Souls College
(as a fellow, 1986–91 and 1998–2000), and Brasenose College
(as a fellow, 1991–1996). From 1996 to 2000 he was Reader in Legal Philosophy at King's College, London.
Gardner was Visiting Professor at Columbia Law School
in 2000 and at the University of Texas School of Law in 2006. From 2002 to 2003 and 2005 he was Georges Lurcy Visiting Professor at Yale Law School
. He is also an occasional visitor at the Australian National University
and the European Academy of Legal Theory in Brussels. A barrister since 1988, he was elected a Bencher of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
(one of the Inns of Court
) in 2002.
He writes on general jurisprudence, ethics, the philosophical foundations of tort law and criminal law, as well as on the philosophy of human rights.
Jurisprudence
Jurisprudence is the theory and philosophy of law. Scholars of jurisprudence, or legal theorists , hope to obtain a deeper understanding of the nature of law, of legal reasoning, legal systems and of legal institutions...
, University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
and Fellow of University College, Oxford
University College, Oxford
.University College , is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. As of 2009 the college had an estimated financial endowment of £110m...
. He received his B.A., B.C.L., M.A., and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, where he has also been associated with New College
New College, Oxford
New College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.- Overview :The College's official name, College of St Mary, is the same as that of the older Oriel College; hence, it has been referred to as the "New College of St Mary", and is now almost always...
(as a student, 1983-7), All Souls College
All Souls College, Oxford
The Warden and the College of the Souls of all Faithful People deceased in the University of Oxford or All Souls College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England....
(as a fellow, 1986–91 and 1998–2000), and Brasenose College
Brasenose College, Oxford
Brasenose College, originally Brazen Nose College , is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. As of 2006, it has an estimated financial endowment of £98m...
(as a fellow, 1991–1996). From 1996 to 2000 he was Reader in Legal Philosophy at King's College, London.
Gardner was Visiting Professor at Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School, founded in 1858, is one of the oldest and most prestigious law schools in the United States. A member of the Ivy League, Columbia Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Columbia University in New York City. It offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in...
in 2000 and at the University of Texas School of Law in 2006. From 2002 to 2003 and 2005 he was Georges Lurcy Visiting Professor at Yale Law School
Yale Law School
Yale Law School, or YLS, is the law school of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Established in 1824, it offers the J.D., LL.M., J.S.D. and M.S.L. degrees in law. It also hosts visiting scholars, visiting researchers and a number of legal research centers...
. He is also an occasional visitor at the Australian National University
Australian National University
The Australian National University is a teaching and research university located in the Australian capital, Canberra.As of 2009, the ANU employs 3,945 administrative staff who teach approximately 10,000 undergraduates, and 7,500 postgraduate students...
and the European Academy of Legal Theory in Brussels. A barrister since 1988, he was elected a Bencher of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
Inner Temple
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, commonly known as Inner Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court in London. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns...
(one of the Inns of Court
Inns of Court
The Inns of Court in London are the professional associations for barristers in England and Wales. All such barristers must belong to one such association. They have supervisory and disciplinary functions over their members. The Inns also provide libraries, dining facilities and professional...
) in 2002.
He writes on general jurisprudence, ethics, the philosophical foundations of tort law and criminal law, as well as on the philosophy of human rights.