In the United Kingdom the term "jurist" is mostly used for legal academics, while in the United States the term may also be applied to a judge. With reference to Roman law, a "jurist" (in English) is a jurisconsult (iurisconsultus).
In the United Kingdom the term "jurist" is mostly used for legal academics, while in the United States, the term may also be applied to a judge. With reference to Roman law a "jurist" (in English) is a jurisconsult (iurisconsultus).