Thirty years later, in 451, Julius was chosen a member of the first decemvirate, alongside several other ex-consuls and other respected statesmen.
Julius proved himself a man of good judgment and integrity, and helped to draw up the first ten tables of Roman law.
He was followed by Spurius Larcius, who presided over the election of Gaius Julius Iullus, representing the popular party, and Quintus Fabius Vibulanus for the aristocrats.
The enemy, however, remained secure within Veii's impenetrable walls, and eventually the consular army was forced to withdraw, ravaging the Veientine territory as they went.
[6][7] Thirty years after Julius' consulship, a committee of ten distinguished statesmen was selected to draw up a body of laws based on Roman tradition and Greek models.
Julius was among the sitting senators chosen to serve as decemvir, alongside several other ex-consuls, and the consul-elect, Appius Claudius.
[8][9] Despite the considerable power that they held, the decemvirs demonstrated their mildness and willingness to work together for the public good.