Launched in 2024, the BRICS Law Schools Consortium is a dynamic association of premier law schools and organizations committed to collaborative research and knowledge sharing. This Consortium focuses on exploring and analyzing legal systems of BRICS nations, aiming to uncover both their similarities and differences while identifying key areas for potential cooperation. International Law Academic Committee provides expert support and oversight for the scientific and educational initiatives of the Consortium. Secretariat provides administrative support to the work of the Consortium. It is hosted by the Law Faculty of HSE University.
By fostering a spirit of collaboration, the Consortium enhances research, sparks innovation, and encourages expert dialogue within the field of law, ultimately deepening our understanding of BRICS jurisdictions.
Our Goals
- Accumulate knowledge about the legal systems of the BRICS countries and select promising areas of cooperation;
- Promote academic mobility and cultural exchange;
- Expand academic research cooperation;
- Conduct joint training of professional international lawyers;
- Exchange experience and best practices in the field of legal education;
- Exchange information, develop and improve legal instruments for states and businesses of the BRICS countries, provide legal support for regional development strategies, etc.
Our Structure
- Annual Forum serves as the Assembly of the Consortium, which is convened once a year to discuss strategic plans and review the Consortium's activities.
- Steering Committee acts as the decisionmaking body responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Consortium's key activities.
- Academic Committee provides expert support and oversight for the scientific and educational initiatives of the Consortium.
- Secretariat provides administrative support to the work of the Consortium. It is hosted by the Law Faculty of HSE University