Collegium Iurisprudentium (Nova Roma)

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One of the Collegia Sodalitates of Nova Roma.

Overview

Founded in M. Cotta C. Petronio cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXVII a.u.c., the Collegium Iurisprudentium (Collegium Sodalitas Iurisprudentium) was a concept first introduced by D. Aurelius Ingeniarius, with the purpose of providing wider education on ancient and Nova Roman law. The Collegium aims to provide a service to the Res Publica by offering subject matter expertise to magistratus and cives alike. Offering advocate and jurist training programs as well as legislative editing services, the Collegium focuses discussions and legal tasking through the experience of past and present senior magistratus and officers, like the decemviri stlitibus iudicandis.

Unlike other Collegia Sodalitates, the Collegium Iurisprudentium was endorsed, not by the senate but by the passing of the lex Aurelia de Collegio Iurisprudentium condendo. So named after the presenting praetor and fellow Collegium founding member, P. Aurelius Barbatus, the path chosen by the Collegium to seek comitia approval and a lex links with the Collegium's vision to be on the leading edge of Nova Roman law and legislation. The members took advantage of article I in the lex Cassia de creatione sodalitatum which permits the creation of a state-sponsored Collegium “…through vote in any one of the Comitia…”. The very act of seeking the foundation of the Collegium in this manner holds true to society objectives and helps all of Nova Roma explore the laws of the Republic.

Patron Deities

The Collegium acknowledges and pays homage to the goddess Minerva of the Capitoline Triad, the god Liber of the Aventine Triad, and the goddess Iustitia of the imperial era.

Founding Members

The Collegium acknowledges and thanks the following founding members who helped bring the Collegium into being and contributed during its early phases:

Leadership

The Collegium is led by two magistri elected annually.

M. Cotta C. Petronio cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXVII a.u.c. (2777)

Joining the Collegium Iurisprudentium

As the activities of the Collegium concern the analysis and potential lobbying for changes in Nova Roman legislation, membership is restricted to certain Nova Roman citizens, with limited exceptions. Basic entry into the membership of the Collegium is restricted to:

Cives optimo iure (Full Nova Roman citizens)
Cives sine suffragio (Partial Nova Roma citizens)
Cives Latini (Associate Members)

The only exception to the above is that the Collegium may invite practicing advocates, lawyers, attorneys, barristers, notaries, counselors, solicitors, legal executives, or public servants who have a recognized Bachelor of Laws or have completed postgraduate studies in law. Those invited are not required to be Nova Roman citizens but may be encouraged to register with Nova Roma.

For general inquries, please email the magistri of the collegium.

Charter

Prospective members are encourgaed to read the charter before joining. The current charter (version 2.0) endorsed by the Collegium on the a.d. III Kal. Apr. ‡ M. Cotta C. Petronio cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXVII a.u.c. and approved by comitia on prid. Kal. Sext. ‡:

Collegium Iurisprudentium Charter

Main Forum

The Collegium Iurisprudentium hosts most activities through a Discord server. Join the Collegium Discord here: https://discord.gg/PHg3geUGUR

Collegium Iurisprudentium Services

Besides providing an education on ancient Roman and Nova Roman law, the Collegium provides both internal programs for Collegium members and external support for citizens and magistrates alike.

Cursus Advocatorum - the Advocatus Development Program (ADP)

Like the advocates of the ancient Roman Republic, citizens and members of the Collegium may undertake training to become a recognized Nova Roman advocate. Advocati are trained to support and provide advice to those citizens undergoing any judicial or court procedure in Nova Roma, or who are otherwise seeking support in understanding their rights to redress a grievance. Advocati may also represent their clients in any formal procedures.

The Cursus Advocatorum, Advocatus Development Program (ADP), is a 12-month self-paced course requiring research, written academic work, and presentations to the collegium by participants. Graduates are awarded 5 Census Cultural Points.

To register in the Advocati program, join as a member of the Collegium.

Cursus Iurisconsultorum – the Iurisprudens Development Program (IDP)

Like the Advocati, the Iurisconsulti are similarly trained to provide advice; however, their expertise is intended to support and advise magistrates, governors, the senate, or any other citizens seeking constitutional or legislative guidance. Graduate Iurisconsulti provide commentary on Nova Roman law and legislation and contribute to the public Journal of Nova Roman Law, an annual requirement.

The Cursus Iurisconsultorum Iurisprudens Development Program (IDP), is a 12-month self-paced course requiring research, written academic work, and presentations to the collegium by participants. Graduates are awarded 5 Census Cultural Points.

To register in the Iurisconsulti program, join as a member of the Collegium.

Nova Roma Legal Advocate Support

Trained advocates, graduates of the Cursus Advocatorum, are available to all citizens to support them in legal matters or matters of law. Advocates can support and represent you in any Nova Roma legal trial, ensuring you know your rights and managing the process on your behalf. They can also provide specialist services to citzens forming municipalities or navigating their rights on specific Nova Roman matters.

Contact the Collegium Iusrispriduentium for inquries on seeking advocate support.

Role of Recognized Advocates

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