The American Society of Comparative Law
The nation’s premier learned society devoted to the comparative study of legal systems and traditions.
From our latest issue
Volume 68, Issue 4, December 2020
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The Wuthering Heights of Constitutional Amendment: A Portrait of Contemporary Theory and Practice
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A Symposium on Richard Albert’s Constitutional Amendments: Dismemberment or Amendment?
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A Symposium on Richard Albert’s Constitutional Amendments: Constitutional Amendment, Unamendability, and the Democratic Paradox
ASCL News
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Comparative Law Sponsored & Co-Sponsored Programs at the 2022 AALS Annual Meeting
Announcing AALS Section on Comparative Law Sponsored & Co-Sponsored Programs at the 2022 AALS Annual Meeting, Wed. Jan. 5, 2022-Sun. Jan. 9, 2022: Freedom, Equality, and the Common Good
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Announcement and Call for Papers: 2022 Annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop
We invite all interested comparative law scholars to consider submitting a paper to the next annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop.
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Recent Scholarship in Comparative Law
Irene Calboli, Texas A&M School of Law, Jane C. Ginsburg, Columbia University School of Law The Cambridge Handbook of International and Comparative Trademark Law, (2020) Matilde Cohen “Judicial Colonialism Today: The French Overseas Courts…
Research & Teaching Resources
Teaching comparative law is a rewarding, but challenging task. The following teaching resources may help new and seasoned teachers to develop their own syllabi and other teaching materials. If you would like to provide additional resources to continue growing this list, please contact us or let us know at admin@ascl.org.
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Scholarship Library
Current comparative law scholarship in the form of journal articles, books, and book chapters. Covers relevant topics from all over the world.
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Teaching Library
This repository of syllabi and other pedagogical materials is a valuable source for anyone teaching courses on comparative and foreign law.
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Comparative Law Networks
Online institutional networks for scholars interested in learning about the professional ‘practice’ of comparative law in various settings.
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Video Library
Our video library contains conference panels, workshops, and other activities organized by the American Society of Comparative Law.
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- Participation in the premier scholarly society in the US for comparative law.
- Subscription to The American Journal of Comparative Law.
- Ability to connect with top level scholars in the field through conferences and meetings.
- Extensive scholarly resources for faculty members teaching comparative law.
- Awards and prizes for members.
- Unique opportunity to connect with young scholars in the field through YCC.