Special Lecture on Comparative Law by Prof. (Chair) Rose Wijeyesekera

On July 31, 2024, the Department of Private and Comparative Law hosted an illuminating special lecture on Comparative Law, delivered by Professor (Chair) Rose Wijeyesekera. The lecture was held at the Board Room of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, and was attended by departmental academic staff members eager to deepen their understanding of comparative law approaches to teaching and research.

Prof. Wijeyesekera provided an insightful analysis of how different legal systems and jurisdictions address similar issues. Her lecture covered a broad spectrum of legal traditions, highlighting the similarities and differences between varying approaches to comparative legal studies. She emphasised the importance of comparative methodologies in providing a more wholistic picture of the substance, structure, and culture of law. The session was an interactive dialogue with the audience, fostering a deeper appreciation for the complexities and nuances of comparative law.

This special lecture marks yet another successful academic engagement for the department, further enriching its commitment to fostering a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment for legal scholarship.