Clearly yes … for the following three reasons.
(1) Comparative Law Is Still Underrepresented in the Blogosphere
Among the hundreds of legal and law-related blogs, only one is explicitly devoted to comparative law. CompareLex now offers reinforcement on the substantive side.
(2) Comparative Law Is The Future
I admit that this is a rather bold statement. Yet consider this: The world is getting smaller. People travel and trade across legal borders. To do so more effectively, it is essential to obtain a basic knowledge of foreign legal systems. In other words, as a supplement to general cultural awareness, people should be aware of the legal culture they are dealing with. This is exactly what comparative law – including this blawg – is about: the conveyance of basic knowledge of foreign legal cultures, how they relate to each other, and – sometimes – even how they best can be harmonized.
(3) Comparative Law Helps You Understand Your Own Law
This was one surprising take-home message from my studies abroad. But when you think about it, it makes sense: If you know how other countries address a legal issue (e.g. testamentary freedom), you will start to reflect on how and why your own law regulated this particular issue.
I think these three reasons alone provide a raison d’être for CompareLex. For other reasons and more information on comparative law, feel free to browse the different categories … or consider subscribing to CompareLex!
