Research Committee on Sociology of Law

[1] The RCSL aimed at "opening up a broader range of opportunities for the participation of individual members in the activities of the Association in the field of sociology of law".

[2] The RCSL was initially formed as a largely informal forum to encourage and facilitate exchanges between sociologists of law from different countries.

A board was created in 1968, formal by-laws were adopted in 1973, and regular election were organised once every fourth year.

[4] The annual meetings are often devoted to specific theoretical and methodological themes, but space is reserved for organising sessions on general topics.

The selection of themes and the call for papers are the responsibility of the RCSL board and is carried out in cooperation with the local organising committee.