Prof Paul Raffield, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Prof. Paul Raffield is a distinguished academic with a rich background in law and theatre. Holding a PhD from Birkbeck Law School, University of London (2001) and a PGCE from the University of Warwick (2006), he is currently an Honorary Research Fellow at Birkbeck Law School and Professor Emeritus at the University of Warwick. His career includes roles as Professor and Associate Professor at Warwick, City Solicitors Educational Trust Lecturer, and a part-time lecturer at Birkbeck and Croydon College. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of various scholarly societies. His teaching spans Tort Law, English Law Origins, and Shakespeare & the Law. đźŽđź“šâš–️
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Education
Paul Raffield is a distinguished legal scholar with a rich background in both law and theatre. She holds a PhD from Birkbeck Law School, University of London (2001), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Studies (Drama Studio London, 1979). Dr. [Name] earned her LLB [magna cum laude] from Cardiff University (1978) and a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education from the University of Warwick (2006). Her career includes roles as Professor Emeritus and Professor of Law at the University of Warwick, Honorary Research Fellow at Birkbeck Law School, and part-time lecturer at multiple institutions. She has also been an Artistic Director and freelance playwright. đźŽđź“šđź‘©â€Ťâš–️
Research Grants
Dr. Paul Raffield’s research, funded by the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning, focused on “Lawyer Playwrights: Legal Themes and the Making of Drama.” This project, valued at ÂŁ1,000, ran for 3 months starting October 1, 2011. The research delved into the intersection of legal and theatrical disciplines, emphasizing how legal themes influence drama. In a separate project funded by the AHRC under the Research Leave Scheme, Dr. Raffield explored “Shakespeare’s Imaginary Constitution: Late Elizabethan Politics and the Theatre.” Spanning 3 months from November 1, 2010, with a budget of ÂŁ21,171, this study investigated the political undertones in Shakespeare’s works. đźŽđź“ś
Research focus
Dr. Paul Raffield’s research primarily delves into the intersections between Shakespearean drama and early modern English law. His work explores how Shakespeare’s plays reflect and engage with legal concepts and practices of the time. Notable publications include “Shakespeare’s Strangers and English Law” and articles such as “Actors, Fornicators, and Other Transgressors of Law“ in Law and Humanities. Raffield’s scholarship examines the legal themes and characters in Shakespeare’s works, emphasizing the portrayal of law and legal transgressions. His research contributes to understanding the historical context of legal practices and their literary representation. 📜⚖️
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