This course examines the development of the western legal tradition from its foundation in Roman law to the end of the Middle Ages. Students will be introduced to earlier law codes pre-dating Roman law and the different medieval European legal systems, such as customary law, canon law, feudal law, common law, and royal law, all of which influenced the later development of law in the West. This course will also examine the pre-modern origins and development of the legal profession. Must have six credit hours of history or permission of instructor. Spring as needed.