Julie Maxton
| Julie Maxton | |
|---|---|
| Executive Director of the Royal Society | |
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Assumed office 2011 |
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| President | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Cox |
| Registrar of the University of Oxford | |
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In office 2006–2010 |
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| Vice-Chancellor | |
| Preceded by | David Holmes |
| Succeeded by | Ewan McKendrick |
| Dean of Law of the University of Auckland | |
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In office 2000–2005 |
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| Vice-Chancellor | John Hood |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
31 August 1955 Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Jim Carson (d. 2008) |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Barrister, legal scholar, academic administrator |
Julie Maxton (born 31 August 1955) is a British barrister, legal scholar, and academic administrator. Since 2011, she has been Executive Director of the Royal Society. She spent most of her career working at the University of Auckland, where she rose to be Dean of its Faculty of Law. From 2006 to 2010, she was Registrar of the University of Oxford; the Registrar is the head of the university's administration and is one of its most senior figures.
Maxton was born on 31 August 1955 in Scotland. While at school, she played sport at international level, representing Scotland in lacrosse and hockey. She studied at law at University College London, and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in 1976. She then trained as a barrister, and was called to the bar at Middle Temple on 27 July 1978.
Maxton moved to New Zealand after qualifying as a barrister. She undertook postgraduate study in law at the University of Canterbury, and graduated with a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in 1981. While teaching at the University of Auckland, she also undertook postgraduate research and completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1991. Her doctoral thesis is entitled Contempt of Court.
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