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 -- C hurch courts, civil procedure, and the professionalization of law -- Pr e-professional lawyers in twelfth-century church courts -- The formatio n of an educated elite : law schools and universities -- Attaining prof essional status -- Professional canon lawyers: advocates and proctors - - Judges and notaries -- The practice of canon law -- Rewards and hazar ds of the legal profession.

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