Irish Society of Comparative Law

The ISCL conference

The ISCL conference will be held on 27-28 February 2009 at the University of Limerick (Ireland). For the conference, papers placing Irish law in comparative perspective are especially encouraged, but any topic in comparative law or legal systems may be proposed: private or public law, criminal law and criminal justice, legal education, legal history, etc. Papers on European or international law will also be considered. Proposals should be short (@250 words) and submitted by 24 October 2008.

Inaugural elections, the inaugural annual general meeting, and a plenary speech launching the ISCL will be held on Friday, 27 February 2009. Elections will be open to all members (see membership applications and conference forms). The Society’s offices include a President, a Vice-President, and a Secretary. Those interested in holding office should submit their nominations by 13 February 2009. The plenary speaker is Dr Attila Harmathy, Vice-President of the International Academy of Comparative Law and Judge of the Hungarian Constitutional Court.

Conference sessions, a plenary speech, and a conference dinner will take place on Saturday, 28 Saturday 2009.

Attendees are asked to organise their accommodation. The Castletroy Park Hotel is recommended and is immediately across from the University. See www.castletroy-park.ie/ or phone 353 (0)61 335566 for additional information. Ask about the conference rate. Information on other accommodation is available.

Information on the second plenary speaker will be posted shortly.

Individuals interested in attending should complete the ISCL conference application form.