Monthly Archives: January 2009

Comparative Law Methodology 101: Comparative Law and Economics

Second post in a sequence on comparative law methodology. It discusses the combination of two interesting legal fields: Comparative Law and Law and Economics.

Comparative Law in the Curriculum

This post describes a two-tiered approach on incorporating comparative law in the curriculum.

Comparative Law as Marketing Tool

Recently, several German associations of legal professionals presented their booklet Law – Made in Germany. The booklet contains a survey of aspects of German law that are relevant for foreign companies and investors. By comparing German legal institutions with their counterparts in the United States and Great Britain, the brochure aims at convincing foreign entrepreneurs to invest in Germany.

Comparative Law Methodology 101: Functionalism

First post in a sequence on comparative law methodology. It discusses the prevalent functional method.

5 Reasons Why Comparative Law Should Be Taught

Only few law schools offer courses in comparative law. This post explains why this should change.