The Roman Legal System was a complex framework of laws and legal principles that governed ancient Rome. It evolved over centuries, beginning with the Twelve Tables in the 5th century BCE, which established basic legal rights. The system included various branches, such as civil law, criminal law, and administrative law, and was characterized by its emphasis on written statutes and legal precedents. Key figures in the development of the Roman Legal System included jurists like Gaius and Ulpius who contributed to legal scholarship. The system laid the foundation for many modern legal systems, influencing concepts such as contracts, property rights, and legal representation.