Foundations of Comparative Legal Systems

📋 Course Outline

1. A Brief History of Comparative Law
2. Leading Thinkers in Comparative Law
3. The Significance of Comparative Law
4. The Methodology of Comparison
5. The Methodology of Classification
6. The Spread of Common Law in Territories with a Pre-existing Legal System
7. Its Origins in Europe and the Legacy of the Roman Empire
8. Classical Russian Law
9. The Limited Role of Law in Imperial China
10. The Sources of Islamic Law
11. The Legacy of Former Colonial Powers
12. Implementing the Chosen Technique

📖 1. A Brief History of Comparative Law

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• Droit commun coutumier : A common customary law in 17th century France identified by jurists through comparing local customary laws to find shared principles.
• Comparative method : An analytical approach involving the comparison of different legal traditions or systems to identify common principles and differences.
• Comparative legal : The country continued to foster comparative legal studies, positioning itself as a leader in the field.

📝 Essential Points